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Scarlet Tiger Moth - Callimorpha dominula

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Scarlet Tiger Moth Scarlet Tiger Moth - Callimorpha dominula dylan Bristol 11 Jun 2022, 4:36 p.m. 8 Jun 2022, 12:04 p.m.
Scarlet Tiger Moth Scarlet Tiger Moth - Callimorpha dominula dylan Bristol 11 Jun 2022, 4:36 p.m. 8 Jun 2022, 12:04 p.m.
Scarlet Tiger Moth Scarlet Tiger Moth - Callimorpha dominula dylan Bristol 11 Jun 2022, 4:36 p.m. 8 Jun 2022, 12:05 p.m.
Scarlet Tiger Moth Scarlet Tiger Moth - Callimorpha dominula dylan Laundry Lane 30 Jul 2020, 4:09 p.m. 9 Jun 2020, 10:06 a.m.
Scarlet Tiger Moth Scarlet Tiger Moth - Callimorpha dominula dylan Laundry Lane 26 Mar 2025, 5:33 p.m. 26 Mar 2025, 4:48 p.m.
Scarlet Tiger Moth Scarlet Tiger Moth - Callimorpha dominula dylan Laundry Lane 30 Jul 2020, 4:09 p.m. 9 Jun 2020, 9:58 a.m.

Species Description

Widespread but local in the southern half of the UK. Habitat includes: damp areas such as fens, marshes, river banks, quarries, rocky coastal cliffs, gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards etc. Life story: Larvae feed on various herbaceous plants especially Comfrey. Flight period: May to June.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Butterfly Conservation

Wildlife Insight

First Nature

The Wildlife Trust

ukmoths

norfolkmoths.co.uk

suffolkmoths.co.uk

Wikipedia

iNaturalist

GBIF

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