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Jan 13, 2023 · Illinois-based Tom Peterson notes that flying his 60kts Tiger Moth from California to Illinois took more than 26 hours versus three-and-a-half hours on a Boeing 757. But it was worth it.
- Iain Macauley
Oct 13, 2023 · By observing and understanding the life cycle of the Tiger Moth, you can appreciate the fascinating process these insects go through, from eggs to larvae, pupation, and, finally, metamorphosis into beautiful adult moths.
Aug 7, 2024 · Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth. This month, we’ll be meeting the Jersey Tiger. Common name: Jersey Tiger. Scientific name: Euplagia quadripunctaria. Size: Its wingspan is 52-65mm. When does it fly: Can be spotted flying on warm days between July and September.
The Isabella tiger moth, scientifically known as Pyrrharctia isabella, is one of the common types of tiger moths. It is recognized by its distinct coloration and stiff bristles on its larvae. This insect has orange-yellow to yellowish-brown wings with faint brownish lines and small dark spots.
Jersey tiger. Scientific name: Euplagia quadripunctaria. The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.
Several individuals have been found on Jersey in the last 20 years but it is not known whether it is resident. This tropical-looking moth is very distinctive. Rarely, individuals with yellow hindwings or yellow spots on the forewings occur, and in some forms the hindwings may be extensively black.
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The garden tiger is an attractive, brown-and-white moth of sand dunes, woodland edges, meadows and hedgerows; it will also visit gardens. In decline, it is suffering from the 'tidying up' of our countryside.
