Cinnabar Caterpillar
Sometimes known as the 'Football Jersey' due to its yellow/orange and black stripes. These caterpillars feed on Ragwort and have been used as natural control in America and Australia where Ragwort is known as 'Yellow Peril'. Farmers in the UK have also tried using this natural control with some success. The adult moth fly' s during the day and the name 'Cinnabar' is because as the wings are meant to be the colour of the mineral Cinnabar.
Cinnabar Caterpillar
Sometimes known as the 'Football Jersey' due to its yellow/orange and black stripes. These caterpillars feed on Ragwort and have been used as natural control in America and Australia where Ragwort is known as 'Yellow Peril'. Farmers in the UK have also tried using this natural control with some success. The adult moth fly' s during the day and the name 'Cinnabar' is because as the wings are meant to be the colour of the mineral Cinnabar.