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Ecaille chinée (fr) / Jersey Tiger (en)

Euplagia quadripunctaria

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Field Notes

Description:

Day-flying moth. Forewings are black with large white strikes. Hindwings are bright orange.
At rest, the moth has a triangular shape.

Habitat:

Spotted in western France bocage.
This moth is encountered in most central and southern Europe (up north to UK), and in middle east mountain ranges.

Reference Links:

Jersey Tiger - Euplagia quadripunctaria - Overview

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