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Scarlet Tiger
Callimorpha dominula

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2068 / 72.029

A common resident in the south and is spreading rapidly northwards, reaching Staffordshire in 2007, with over 170 subsequent records by 2022.

Prefers fens, marshes, riverbanks but also gardens and woodland.

Overwinters as a larva. Adults fly during the day but also come to light later.

Recorded in 107 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1970.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 23-27mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Common Comfrey, Green Alkanet and many other plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
12/12/20233VC36 - HerefordshireSO54 -
06/08/20236VC36 - HerefordshireSO54 -
19/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ92
17/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO64
16/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO65

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