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jersey tiger moth

Vaughn Matthews

Catherine Williamson / cnaturephotography.com

Catherine Williamson/cnaturephotography.com

Jersey tiger

Enw gwyddonol: Euplagia quadripunctaria
The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.

Species information

Ystadegau

Wingspan: 50-65mm

Statws cadwraethol

Scarce but numbers are increasing in Britain.

Pryd i'w gweld

July to September

Ynghylch

The jersey tiger moth can be found in gardens and by the coast, for instance near beaches and coastal cliffs. The caterpillars feed mainly on ground ivy, white dead-nettle, bramble and common nettle. These moths fly in both day and night.

Sut i'w hadnabod

The jersey tiger moth has black and cream strips on its forewing and red or orange bright underwings with black spots.

Dosbarthiad

Mainly found in the south of England, particularly in Devon and Dorset. They have also been recorded in Sussex, Kent, the Isle of Wight and around London.

Habitats

Roeddech chi yn gwybod?

The caterpillars often feed on plants that are considered weeds such as nettles and dandelions. Allowing wild areas in your garden is a great way of encouraging these moths!