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Ruby Tiger
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2064 / 72.024
Photo © Dave Emley

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 14-19mm
Flight: April - June and July - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident across the region.

Found in a range of open habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a full grown larva. Adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 120 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
18/11/2022237SO88 - Highgate Common/Kinver
23/10/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
22/10/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
01/10/2022140SJ53 - Prees Heath
29/09/2022140SJ32 - Ruyton-XI-Towns/Queens Head
Further info: Phragmatobia fuliginosa
 
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