Scarlet tiger moth

Callimorpha dominula
Erebid moths (Erebidae)

Scarlet tiger mothon RikenMon's Nature-Guide

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The front wing is bluish black with yellow stripes and white dots.

It prefers open and dry surroundings, often seen in the Alps, mostly in large groups.

The caterpillar is hairy, black with bright yellow lines and white dots.

⇔ wsp. 40-50 mm

syn. PANAXIA DOMINULA

LA:
≈ The EUPLAGIA QUADRIPUNCTARIA (Jersey tiger) and ARCTIA CAJA (Garden tiger moth) have line markings instead of dotted markings.

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Wingspan 40-70 mm

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Feeler Without knob

CP Size 15-40 mm

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Type Night

40-70 mm

Layered

Without knob

15-40 mm

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2 LookAlikes (LA):

Garden tiger moth

Jersey tiger

Scarlet tiger moth

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Schönbär

Écaille rouge

Callimorpha dominula [L.]

Callimorpha dominula [L.]

Callimorpha dominula [L.]

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Callimorpha dominula [L.]

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