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Latin name: Euplagia quadripunctaria
Size: Wingspan approximately 60mm.
Distribution: Found in the Channel Isles, the Isle of Wight and in Devon and
Dorset. Small population in London (thought to have been introduced).
Months seen: June to September.
Habitat: Gardens, woodland edges and waste ground.
Food: Caterpillars feed on nettles, dandelion and plantains.
Special features: The forewings of Jersey Tigers are cream-coloured
with bold black stripes. The underwings are bright orange with black patches.
Jersey Tigers fly by day in sunny weather and settle amongst
vegetation when it's dull. They also fly at night and can be readily attracted
to light.
The caterpillars of Jersey Tigers are black with a wide yellow stripe along the
back and cream spots along the sides. Each body segment has a tuft of
orange-brown hair. The head is black.
UK Safari Moth Section
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