Scarlet Tiger (Callimorpha dominula, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates on the food plant or in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 23-27mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale), nettles (Urtica spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), sallows (Salix spp.), honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.), Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Damp fens, marshes, riverbanks and rocky cliffs near the sea.

Regional Information

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72.029 (BF2068) Scarlet Tiger Callimorpha dominula, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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