Jersey Tiger quadripunctaria 10 larvae
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Jersey Tiger Moth Euplagia quadripunctaria
A very active and exotic European tiger moth, which occurs in a very small area of the south-west of Britain, the Torbay area, as well as in Europe.
The larvae feed on Hemp Agrimony, Dandelion, Forgetmenot, Dock, Nettle, Dead Nettle, Plantain, Bramble and other low-growing plants. The larvae, as with other Tigers, have prominent tufts of hair, and colourful markings. The hairs may give a rash on handling, but seldom do. Pupae are formed in leaf litter.
Hibernating is achieved well on potted foodplant protected from predators by a fine net enclosing pot and plant. In spring the larvae begin to feed again and produce moths in summer.