Ruby Tiger caterpillar!
The Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) derives its name from its pinky red forewings. One or two black spots are usually evident in the middle of the forewings and the top half of the legs are covered in red or brown hairs and the upper leg coated in red hair. The abdomen is red with black markings. The underwings are most commonly a subtle, reddy pink with black markings.
Across the UK the Ruby Tigers show a gradual variation in colour, with the brightest individuals in the south, and much duller specimens in Scotland.
Ruby Tigers are fairly widespread throughout Britain, and are common in places. They can be found on downland, heathland and sand-dunes and in woodland clearings, farmland and gardens.
They are double-brooded in the south, flying in April to June and again in August and September. In the north there is just one generation, in June. The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a number of herbaceous plants.
Ruby Tiger caterpillar!
The Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) derives its name from its pinky red forewings. One or two black spots are usually evident in the middle of the forewings and the top half of the legs are covered in red or brown hairs and the upper leg coated in red hair. The abdomen is red with black markings. The underwings are most commonly a subtle, reddy pink with black markings.
Across the UK the Ruby Tigers show a gradual variation in colour, with the brightest individuals in the south, and much duller specimens in Scotland.
Ruby Tigers are fairly widespread throughout Britain, and are common in places. They can be found on downland, heathland and sand-dunes and in woodland clearings, farmland and gardens.
They are double-brooded in the south, flying in April to June and again in August and September. In the north there is just one generation, in June. The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a number of herbaceous plants.