Erebidae: Arctiinae

10598 Garden Tiger Arctia caja, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2057 (ABH72.026)

Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010.
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

Pupates on or near the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 28-37mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), docks (Rumex spp.), burdocks (Arctium spp.), Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Damp, open meadows, gardens, fens, riverbanks and woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2013

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 20 June to 20 June



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Black, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5