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Cinnabar moth caterpillar

Tyria jacobaeae

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The Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) is a brightly coloured arctiid moth, found in Europe and western and central Asia. It has been introduced into New Zealand, Australia and North America to control poisonous ragwort, which its larvae feed on. The moth is named after the red mineral cinnabar because of the red patches on its predominantly black wings. Cinnabar moths are about 20mm long and have a wingspan of 32–42 mm (1.3-1.7 in)

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I'll do my best to go back and spot the moth itself.

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alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Good pictures , Good information.

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Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Spotted on Jul 3, 2011
Submitted on Jul 11, 2011

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