Garden Tiger Moth

Scientific Name: | Arctia caja |
Wingspan: | 50-78mm |
Fact: | The larvae are hairy and known as the "Woolly Bear" |
Butterfly Conservation Priority: | Priority species (research only) |
Habitat: | A wide range of generally rather open habitats, including gardens, damp meadows, fens, riverbanks, sand-dunes and open woodland |