探検昆虫

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!

生息地: Grasslands

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraErebidaeCallimorpha
Scarlet Tiger
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Scarlet Tiger

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Warning Colours

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

能力

Nasty Taste

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

能力

Daytime Flyer

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

サイズと詳細

翼開長
45-60 mm
サイズ
20-25 mm
寿命
7-14 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Larvae (caterpillars) feed on plant leaves; adults consume flower nectar.

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

Garden Tiger

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

Scarlet Tigerの翼開長は何ですか?

45-60 mm

Scarlet Tigerのサイズは何ですか?

20-25 mm

Scarlet Tigerの寿命は何ですか?

7-14 日

Scarlet Tigerは何を食べますか?

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

Scarlet Tigerは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Scarlet Tigerはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Scarlet Tigerの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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