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Scarlet Tiger
Callimorpha dominula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2068 / 72.029
Photo © John Thacker,  East Hagbourne 31.3.24 larvae on comfrey

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Common Comfrey, Green Alkanet and many other plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread and common across the region. Formerly more local and confined to the west, but has spread northeast since the 1990s, in line with the trend over a wider area of southern England. Most numerous in open marshy areas but also found in drier habitats including some urban gardens.

Recorded in 68 (87%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/07/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
18/07/2022223SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
18/07/2022+24SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
18/07/2022+24SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
18/07/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
Further info: Callimorpha dominula
 
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