Wood Tiger
Common NameWood Tiger
Scientific NameParasemia plantaginis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsblack, cream, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathland, moorland, meadows, clearings
Geographic RangeHolarctic (Europe, Asia, North America)
Host Plantsplantain, dandelion, knotgrass, nettle, clover
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, dark, and feed on various low-growing plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon in spring.
Identification TipsDistinctive black and cream/yellow striped pattern on forewings, often seen flying actively during the day in sunny clearings. The orange hindwings with black spots are also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking black forewings marked with broad, irregular cream-yellow stripes and spots. The hindwings, partially visible, are typically orange with black spots.
