Crimson Tiger Moth
Common NameCrimson Tiger Moth
Scientific NamePhragmatobia fuliginosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathland, moorland, gardens, meadows
Geographic RangePalearctic region (Europe, North Africa, Asia) and North America
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Rumex, Rubus, Calluna
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are distinctive 'woolly bears' with dense, reddish-brown hairs. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon among leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its orange-yellow forewings with prominent black markings, a furry body, and often a bright red abdomen (though not clearly visible in this dorsal view).
Description
A medium-sized, furry moth with a reddish-orange head and thorax, and forewings that are orange-yellow with irregular black blotches and stripes.
