Cream-spot Tiger
Common NameCream-spot Tiger
Scientific NameArctia villica
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, hedgerows, scrubland, meadows, gardens, coastal areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, nettle, bramble, honeysuckle, sallow
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis moth is univoltine, with eggs laid on host plants. Larvae are hairy, overwinter, and pupate in spring, with adults emerging in late spring/early summer.
Identification TipsKey features include dark brown forewings with distinct cream/yellow spots, a hairy dark brown body with a yellowish collar, and bipectinate antennae. If disturbed, it may display its orange-yellow hindwings with black spots.
Description
This medium-sized, robust moth features dark brown forewings adorned with irregular cream to yellow spots. It has a very hairy, dark brown thorax with a yellow collar and prominent bipectinate antennae.
