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Scarlet Tiger

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

Aspecto

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.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloArthropodaClaseInsectaOrdenLepidopteraFamiliaErebidaeGéneroCallimorpha
Scarlet Tiger
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Scarlet Tiger

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Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

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!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Warning Colours

Scarlet Tiger has bright red and black patterns that visually warn predators it might taste bad or be toxic.

Habilidad

Nasty Taste

Scarlet Tiger can make itself taste disgusting to birds and other predators because its body contains chemicals from its diet.

Habilidad

Daytime Flyer

Scarlet Tiger can fly during the day, unlike many other moths, which helps it find food and avoid nocturnal hunters.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
45-60 mm
Tamaño
20-25 mm
Esperanza de vida
7-14 días
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

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.

Alimentos principales

  • Common Nettle (Urtica dioica)
  • Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
  • Nectar from various flowers

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Common Nettle

Urtica dioica

Its caterpillars primarily feed on these leaves.

eats

Common Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Another key food plant for its hungry caterpillars.

eaten by

Magpie

Pica pica

Though unpalatable, birds like magpies might attempt to eat it.

pollinates

Creeping Thistle

Cirsium arvense

Adult moths visit various thistles to drink nectar.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Garden Tiger

Colecciones

Seguridad

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Don't touch moths or caterpillars without asking an adult first, as some can be delicate.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Scarlet Tiger?

45-60 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Scarlet Tiger?

20-25 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Scarlet Tiger?

7-14 días

¿Qué come Scarlet Tiger?

Caterpillars munch on leaves from various plants, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Scarlet Tiger?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Scarlet Tiger?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Scarlet Tiger?

6

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