Broad-winged Tiger Moth
Common NameBroad-winged Tiger Moth
Scientific NameParasemia plantaginis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, meadows, bogs, fens, heathland
Geographic RangeHolarctic (Europe, Asia, North America)
Host Plantsplantain, dandelion, honeysuckle, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, black with reddish-brown tufts, and feed on low-growing plants. They overwinter as larvae before pupating in the spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its contrasting orange forewings with black spots and dark, striped hindwings. It is often seen flying during the day in open habitats.
Description
This moth features bright orange forewings adorned with irregular black spots and a black border. Its hindwings are dark brown to black with prominent white or cream-colored bands.
