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Latin name: Callimorpha dominula
Size: Wingspan approximately 60mm.
Distribution: Found mainly in the southern counties of Wales and central and
southern England.
Months seen: June and July
Habitat: Always close to water, damp meadows or coastal areas.
Food: Caterpillars feed on bramble, comfrey and nettle
Special features: The Scarlet Tiger is a day-flying moth which features
yellow and white patches on its iridescent blue-black forewings. The hindwings are
mainly red with black spots and bars.
 Scarlet tiger caterpillars have a black body with a yellow and white dorsal
stripe. The sides also have yellow and white spots and there are short black
hairs on each body segment.
UK Safari Moth Section
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