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Garden Tiger
Arctia caja

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2057 / 72.026

An uncommon and declining resident.

Found in a range of open habitats.

Overwinters as a small larva and adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 106 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 28-37mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants Nettle, docks, burdocks etc
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
30/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
29/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
29/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
23/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
23/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51

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