Black moth with cream diagojnal stripes on forewings, showing a hint of the yellow underwing

Jersey Tigers.Photo Mark Pike

deep pink thick set moth with two small central black dots on forewings

Ruby Tiger.Photo: Mark Pike

Mark sent us these two Tiger moths on 12//07/26, Jersey and Ruby tigers from his Motcombe trap.

The Jersey Tiger is a large striking moth which sometimes comes to light in big numbers these days , but can be seen flying or resting by day.

The Ruby Tiger is a small thick set moth and always appears so different from other tiger moths which makes Mark wonder why it is named a tiger.

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