Scarlet Tiger
Common NameScarlet Tiger
Scientific NameCallimorpha dominula
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark green, red, white, black
HabitatDamp woodlands, riverbanks, marshes, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Western Asia, North Africa
Host Plantscomfrey, nettle, borage, hemp-agrimony, willow, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are black with yellow stripes and white spots, feeding on various herbaceous plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark forewings with cream spots and bright red hindwings with black spots, visible when at rest or in flight. Often found near water in sunny conditions.
Description
A striking day-flying moth with dark greenish-black forewings adorned with creamy-white spots, and vibrant scarlet hindwings marked with black spots.
