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2064 ~ Ruby Tiger ~ Phragmatobia fuliginosa fuliginosa
UK Status

Resident. Common S,C.

Montgomeryshire Status

A common species, found throughout the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 28-38mm.

Confusion species

Northern Ruby Tiger.


Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Mostly open habitats including commons, downland, heathland, moorland, sand-dunes, gardens and hedgerows.

Foodplant

A wide range of herbaceous plants.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a fully grown larva. Larva May-July and August-April.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PB, 25th July 2009, Morben ISAF

Photo by PB, 25th July 2009, Morben ISAF