Jersey Tiger
Common NameJersey Tiger
Scientific NameEuplagia quadripunctaria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, cream, red
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrubland, gardens, river valleys
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, Western Asia, North Africa
Host Plantsnettle, bramble, honeysuckle, comfrey, borage, plantain
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesOverwinters as a small larva, feeds in spring, pupates in early summer, and adults emerge in late summer.
Identification TipsThe unique black and pale striped pattern on the forewings is distinctive. When disturbed, it often flashes its bright red hindwings as a warning.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking black and creamy-white/pale orange striped forewings, and bright red/orange hindwings with black spots (visible in flight). The body is black and hairy.
