Scarlet tiger moth — size comparison

The scarlet tiger moth occurs in damp forests, clearings and woodland margins. Adults take nectar from nearby flowering plants. Caterpillars feed on varied herb

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Scarlet tiger moth

Callimorpha dominula

51 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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Scarlet tiger mothWingspan51 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
Scarlet tiger moth — size comparison — facts and sources

The scarlet tiger moth occurs in damp forests, clearings and woodland margins. Adults take nectar from nearby flowering plants.

Caterpillars feed on varied herbs and shrubs and overwinter in this stage. Adults appear from late May to early August.

Measurement sources