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Jersey Tiger
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Jersey Tiger
Euplagia quadripunctaria
The Jersey Tiger is a beautiful moth with striking orange and black stripes. It loves to flutter around gardens and fields, especially at night when it comes out to play.
Habitat: Urban areas, Gardens
Appearance
The Jersey Tiger is a striking moth with blackish forewings patterned with creamy-yellow or white stripes. Its hindwings are bright orange-red, dramatically contrasting with 3-4 prominent black spots. This bold coloration makes it easily distinguishable from other moths.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyErebidaeGenusEuplagia
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Despite being a moth, it's often active during the day, much like a butterfly!
It overwinters as a caterpillar, snuggled away until spring arrives.
Its caterpillars are covered in bristles, helping them deter hungry birds.
The 'Jersey' in its name refers to the island where it was first identified.
Special abilities
Ability
Warning Wings
Jersey Tiger can flash its bright orange hindwings to startle predators when threatened, giving it time to escape.
Ability
Daylight Dancer
Jersey Tiger has evolved to fly both day and night, allowing it to find more food sources and mates.
Ability
Rapid Escape
Jersey Tiger can fly swiftly and erratically to evade danger from birds and other hungry creatures.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 50-60 mm
- Size
- 19-26 mm
- Lifespan
- 14-28 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Young caterpillars munch on leaves, while adult moths sip sweet nectar from flowers.
Age differences: Larvae eat a variety of plant leaves; adults primarily feed on flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Plantago lanceolata
- Urtica dioica
- Rubus fruticosus
- Buddleja davidii nectar
- Eupatorium cannabinum nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
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Great Tit
Parus major
A common bird that preys on Jersey Tiger moths.
eaten by
Common Pipistrelle
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
A bat species that hunts adult moths at dusk.
depends on
Ribwort Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Larvae feed on its leaves for growth and development.
pollinates
Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii
Adult moths visit its flowers for nectar, aiding pollination.
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't touch moths; just enjoy watching them fly around!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jersey Tiger's wingspan?
50-60 mm
How big is Jersey Tiger?
19-26 mm
How long does Jersey Tiger live?
14-28 days
What does Jersey Tiger eat?
Young caterpillars munch on leaves, while adult moths sip sweet nectar from flowers.
Where is Jersey Tiger usually found?
Urban areas, Gardens
How does Jersey Tiger hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Jersey Tiger have?
6
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