Garden tiger — size comparison

The garden tiger moth uses varied habitats from gardens to wet meadows, dunes and forest margins. Adults occur in summer, including at artificial lights at nigh

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Garden tiger

Arctia caja

55 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Garden tigerWingspan55 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Garden tiger — size comparison — facts and sources

The garden tiger moth uses varied habitats from gardens to wet meadows, dunes and forest margins. Adults occur in summer, including at artificial lights at night.

Caterpillars eat many herbs, including nettles and docks. They overwinter and complete development when favourable conditions return.

Measurement sources