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Scarlet Tiger
Callimorpha dominula

(Linnaeus, 1758) 72.029

Widespread and common across the region. Formerly more local and confined to the west, but has spread northeast since the 1990s, in line with the trend over a wider area of southern England. Most numerous in open marshy areas but also found in drier habitats including some urban gardens.

Recorded in 68 (87%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Common Comfrey, Green Alkanet and many other plants
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/07/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP61
18/07/20222VC23 - OxfordshireSP33
18/07/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP80
18/07/2022+VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP80
18/07/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP80

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