A Tiger Moth , Jersey Style

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A Tiger Moth , Jersey Style
A Tiger Moth , Jersey Style

Recently I posted an underbelly shot of a Garden Tiger Moth on the patio doors and lo & behold this weekend another Tiger Moth landed on the patio doors . However , by the time I had grabbed a camera it had flown off - but after a moment it was back but now on the bathroom window upstairs so the shot is a bit further away than I would have liked . Thing is , this time it was not a Garden Tiger Moth but this time it is a Jersey Tiger Moth - the upper wing markings showing the difference .
One of the most attractive of the Tiger moths, this species was until recently restricted in distribution to the Channel Islands and parts of the south coast .

On the mainland it is commonest in south Devon, but colonies have recently appeared in Dorset and the Isle of Wight, and it has also been found in other southern counties.

It now seems to be expanding its range quite quickly. There is also a thriving population in parts of London, but whether this is due to range expansion or the result of accidental introduction is still unclear.

It flies both in the daytime, when it can be found feeding on various flowers, as well as at night, when it is attracted to light.

The main flight period is July to September. The hairy larvae feed on a range of herbaceous plants including nettle (Urtica).

An interesting sight to find on the bathroom window - looks just like a miniature Vulcan bomber in camouflage livery !!


A reminder of the shot of the Garden Tiger Moth ---------

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Taken on: August 15, 2021
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Camera: Canon EOS 77D, f/8.0, 1/500 sec, 300mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Canon EOS 77D
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length: 300mm
ISO: 100
Exposure Bias: +2/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Program AE
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Center-weighted average
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
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