




Callimorpha dominula
The Scarlet Tiger is a colorful moth with bright red and black stripes. It loves to fly around gardens and fields, especially in warm weather. Its beautiful colors help it stand out in nature!
Hábitat: Grasslands
The Scarlet Tiger is a striking moth with dark, metallic greenish-black forewings adorned with creamy-white spots. Its hindwings are a vibrant scarlet red (sometimes yellow) with bold black spots, creating a dramatic contrast. This vivid coloration serves as a warning.





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Its fuzzy caterpillars are sometimes called 'woolly bears' and love to munch on nettles.
Some rare Scarlet Tiger moths have bright yellow hindwings instead of the usual scarlet red!
The Scarlet Tiger moth is also known as the Jersey Tiger, named after a beautiful island.
Unlike many moths, it often rests with its wings spread wide open, showing off its vibrant colours!
Scarlet Tiger has bright red and black patterns that visually warn predators it might taste bad or be toxic.
Scarlet Tiger can make itself taste disgusting to birds and other predators because its body contains chemicals from its diet.
Scarlet Tiger can fly during the day, unlike many other moths, which helps it find food and avoid nocturnal hunters.
Caterpillars munch on leaves from various plants, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.
Diferencias por edad: Larvae (caterpillars) feed on plant leaves; adults consume flower nectar.
Urtica dioica
Its caterpillars primarily feed on these leaves.

Symphytum officinale
Another key food plant for its hungry caterpillars.
Pica pica
Though unpalatable, birds like magpies might attempt to eat it.

Cirsium arvense
Adult moths visit various thistles to drink nectar.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Marcado con bandas paralelas o líneas de color.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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Don't touch moths or caterpillars without asking an adult first, as some can be delicate.
45-60 mm
20-25 mm
7-14 días
Caterpillars munch on leaves from various plants, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.
Grasslands
Foraging
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