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Ruby Tiger
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2064 / 72.024
Photo © Mark Marshall,  8th August, 2020

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 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
12/11/2023140SJ22 - Oswestry/Llanymynech
06/11/2023+39SO98 - Dudley/Saltwells Wood
28/10/2023137SO87 - Kidderminster
25/10/2023140SO48 - Craven Arms
25/10/2023137SO87 - Kidderminster
Further info: Phragmatobia fuliginosa
 
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