72.024 BF2064 – Ruby Tiger – Erebidae – Phragmatobia fuliginosa
Ruby Tiger – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Phragmatobia fuliginosa – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed but locally common. Recorded in all areas of the county including some of the highest and remote moorland areas of Kinder Scout. Is generally uncommon in the lowlands.
ID POINTERS – A small thick-set, dark crimson coloured moth with pale pink fringes to the forewings and a few black spots located on the central area of the forewing. The hindwing is a bright pink with a black trailing band and a pink fringe. Fairly unmistakable.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne, South Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Ruby Tiger
