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Polilla tigre. Tiger moth

Arctia villica

Photo by Isabela
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Field Notes

Description:

Polilla muy atractiva que se encuentra en toda la Península Ibérica. Su envergadura alar 42 - 60 mm. Sus colores y manchas son muy llamativas. Alas anteriores con manchas negras sobre un fondo amarillo pálido y las alas posteriores con manchas negras sobre un fondo más anaranjado. Las manchas son muy variables.

Habitat:

Monte mediterráneo

Notes:

Gebas

Reference Links:

Arctia villica

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Comments (10)
LucBertrand
Yes it is very beautiful, nice colors and we can see all the little details. :)
Isabela
It's fantastic to be able to add several photos to see more aspects of the organisms.
peter
I love the new photo with the flapping wings.
Isabela
Yes, the colours were great! Thank you.

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