Beautiful Tiger
Common NameBeautiful Tiger
Scientific NameArctia festiva
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)42.5
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, meadows, scrubland, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Urtica, Rubus, Lonicera
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are hairy 'woolly bears' that feed on various herbaceous plants and overwinter before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the unmistakable wavy orange and black striped pattern on the forewings, the orange head and thorax with black spots, and its tendency to be active during daylight hours.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its vibrant orange forewings adorned with bold, wavy black stripes, and an orange head and thorax featuring distinct black spots.
