| ADULT |
Wingspan 45-65mm. The variably marked brown
and white forewings and bluish-black spotted fiery orange hindwings make
this moth a real stunner. The thorax is furry brown topped by a
vivid red band of fur on the head. The hindwings have a
pale-orange edge. Antennae are white. Rarer yellow forms of
this moth occur. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Thin and located on or near the ground of
foodplant. |
| LARVA |
Known as a 'Woolly Bear' and found on
nettles, docks, hounds tongue and several garden plants. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light. |
| HABITAT |
Open woodland, scrubby dune systems,
gardens, riverbanks and damp meadows. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
Single brooded. July to August. |
| STATUS |
Resident. Common. |
