Yellow Tiger Moth
Common NameYellow Tiger Moth
Scientific NameArctia flavia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, cream, orange, red
HabitatAlpine meadows, rocky slopes, high-altitude grasslands
Geographic RangeMountains of Central and Southern Europe (Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, Balkan mountains)
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Rumex, Vaccinium
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy 'woolly bears' that feed on various low-growing plants and overwinter before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique black and cream forewing pattern, bright orange hindwings with black spots, and a red-striped black abdomen. It is typically found in alpine habitats and often flies during the day.
Description
A striking moth with black forewings featuring irregular creamy-yellow bands, and bright orange-yellow hindwings adorned with black spots. Its body is typically black with a prominent red or orange dorsal stripe.
