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Jersey Tiger
Euplagia quadripunctaria (Poda, 1761)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2067 / 72.030
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Stoke Common, Bucks 2014

Similar Upper Thames Species
Garden Tiger
Arctia caja
Scarlet Tiger
Callimorpha dominula
Foodplant:   Common Nettle, Hemp-agrimony, plantains and other low plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A recent arrival, as part of its recent colonisation of the London area and other parts of southeast England. It is spreading rapidly and is now well established in parts of the east of the region, with large numbers seen in several places. Occurs in a range of open habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 43 (55%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2007.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
28/08/2022124SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
27/08/2022124SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
27/08/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
26/08/2022124SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
Further info: Euplagia quadripunctaria
 
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