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Garden tiger moth or great tiger moth (Arctia caja) is a moth of the family Erebidae.

isolated arctia villica moth on white background close up

$The scarlet tiger moth (Callimorpha dominula, formerly Panaxia dominula) is a colorful moth belonging to the tiger moth subfamily, Arctiinae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. \nDescription:\nCallimorpha dominula has a wingspan of 45–55 millimeters. Adults of this species are quite variable in color. The forewings usually have a metallic-green sheen on the blackish areas, with white and yellow or orange markings. Hindwings are red with three large and irregular black markings. These moths may also occur in rare color forms, one with yellow hindwings and body and one with extended black on hindwings. The thorax is black glossed with green and shows two longitudinal short yellow stripes. The abdomen is black. The scarlet tiger moth has developed mouthparts, that allow it to feed on nectar. The caterpillars can reach a length of about 40 millimeters . They are dark gray with yellow stripes and small white dots.\nBiology:\nThe imagines are active during the day in May and June. This species has a single generation. The caterpillars are polyphagous. They mainly feed on comfrey (Symphytum officinale), but also on a number of other plants (Urtica, Cynoglossum, Fragaria, Fraxinus, Geranium, Lamium, Lonicera, Myosotis, Populus, Prunus, Ranunculus, Rubus, Salix and Ulmus species). \nDistribution and habitat:\nThis species is present in most of Europe and in the Near East (Turkey, South Caucasus and northern Iran). These moths prefer damp areas (wet meadows, river banks, fens and marshes), but they also can be found on rocky cliffs close to the sea (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.$

Mindo or Mindo valley is a mountainous watershed in the western slopes of the andes. The cloud forest is vegetal strip towards the lowlands.

$Garden Tiger moth (Arctia caja) aberrant adult at rest on leaf\n\nEccles-on-Sea, Norfolk, UK. August$

Araschnia levana Map Butterfly Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.

Arctia villica, the cream-spot tiger, is a moth of the family Erebidae.

Brightly coloured British insect in the family Erebidae, previously Arctiidae, at rest.

Eressa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae.

Garden tiger moth, Arcrtia caja isolated on white background, macro photo.

The Atala butterfly, Eumaeus atala, is a small colorful butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southeastern Florida.

Garden tiger moth or great tiger moth (Arctia caja) is a moth of the family Erebidae. Conspicuous patterns on its wings serve as a warning to predators because the moth's body fluids are poisonous.

Detailed shot of a black Spotlight Catone butterfly with prominent orange spots perched on a bunch of small pink flowers. This scene highlights the unique coloration and natural elegance of the butterfly amidst the delicate pink blooms.

Harlequin Moth. A rare and colourful day flying Moth spotted only a handful of times.Arunachal Pradesh. India

$The six-spot burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is a day-flying moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is a common species throughout Europe.\nThe sexes are similar and have a wingspan of 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 in). The fore wings are dark metallic green with six vivid red spots (sometimes the spots are merged causing possible confusion with other species such as thefive-spot burnet). Occasionally, the spots are yellow or even black. The hind wings are red with a blackish fringe. The adults fly on hot, sunny days from June to August,[Note 1] and are attracted to a wide variety of flowers such as knapweed and scabious, as well as the larval food plants bird's foot trefoil and clover. The species overwinters as a larva.\nThe larva is plump and hairy with variable markings, usually pale green with rows of black spots. It pupates in a papery cocoon attached to foliage (source Wikipedia).$

Handmaiden moth (Amata nigriceps), Narooma, NSW, January 2024

Butterfly on a plant outdoors, Florida, USA

close up of Genus Arctia at Orgiano Vicenza Veneto Italy

Closeup shot of a day flying moth (Episteme adulatrix) perching in thier natural habitat, showcasing its delicate wings and intricate patterns.

Beautiful scarlet tiger moth (Callimorpha dominula L.) isolated on white background

Harmonia axyridis Asian Ladybeetle Larva Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.

Eumaeus atala, also known as the Atala butterfly or coontie hairstreak, is a small colorful butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southeastern Florida in the United States.

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