Feb 27
The larva of a Ruby tiger/rostvinge (Phragmatobia fuliginosa borealis). It’s quite often seen on the snow on mild winter days. Värmland, Sweden (February 27, 2022).
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The larva of a Ruby tiger/rostvinge (Phragmatobia fuliginosa borealis). It’s quite often seen on the snow on mild winter days. Värmland, Sweden (February 27, 2022).
A ruby tiger moth caterpillar - Phragmatobia fuliginosa - out in the warm sun yesterday.
Moth Of The Day #104
Ruby Tiger
Phragmatobia fuliginosa
From the erebidae family. They have a wingspan of 35-45 mm. They inhabit most open habitats, including downland, heathland, moorland, woodland clearings, sand-dunes, gardens and water meadows. They can be found in most of Europe, North Africa, Russia, Central Asia, Tibet and certain areas of North America.
Ruby tiger moth at my door, 10.06.2025
Ruby Tiger
Ruby tiger moth
Img credit: butterfly-conservation.org
More dumb bug content! Featuring @sweet-peachy‘s lovely moth Ruby Tiger!
BONUS:
Ruby Del Tigre, the Ruby Tiger Moth (I’m unoriginal sorry). She works as a dancer at her father’s cantina, She is polite and sweet but if you get on her bad side she will mess you up, and don’t ya dare hurt those she cares about! (Her Voice is totally Kate del Castillo because yes)