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Garden Tiger
Arctia caja (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2057 / 72.026
Photo © Jim Wheeler,  Hickling NNR, July 2010

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 28-37mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Nettle, docks, burdocks etc.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
This spectacular moth was once widespread and common throughout the country, although now listed as nationally declining, it is well recorded in Norfolk, mainly along the coast and in the Broads.

Although its markings are very varied, which has led to many learned studies, the moth's forewings are usually brown, crossed with white lines, while the hindwings are red or occasionally yellow, with big black spots which have deep-blue centres.

It flies mainly at night but is often found during the day, so it can be mistaken for a butterfly.

Stronghold in the Broads, where it is regularly recorded as larvae.

Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
09/09/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
31/08/20231227TG33Ridlington
30/08/2023127TG42Eccles
29/08/2023127TG42Eccles
28/08/2023227TG42Eccles
27/08/2023727TG42Eccles
26/08/2023527TG42Eccles
25/08/2023927TG42Eccles
25/08/2023127TG23Swafield
24/08/20231627TG42Eccles
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