Erebidae

72.030 Jersey Tiger Euplagia quadripunctaria (Poda, 1761)

Previously Notable B / suspected Immigrant (now Common in the south)

Similar species: This moth is unlikely to be mistaken for any other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 28 to 33mm

Habitats: Coastal downland, sea-cliffs, undercliff, sand-dunes, hedgerows, wasteground and gardens.

Habits: The moth flies in sunshine and nectars at Buddleia and thistles. It also flies at night and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Dandelion, Ground-ivy, White Dead-nettle, Borage, Groundsel, plantains, Bramble, Raspberry, Common Nettle, Hemp-agrimony and other low growing plants. It pupates spun in the foodplant or in leaf litter.

On the European mainland it has also been recorded feeding on willowherbs, Viper's Bugloss, Honeysuckle, Hazel and Broom.