Sunday 2 November 2014

Ruby Tiger

Ruby Tiger, Phragmatobia fuliginosa fuliginosa.  Hayes, 14 September 2014.
Ruby Tiger, Phragmatobia fuliginosa fuliginosa.  Hayes, 14 September 2014.
Just one star today, a moth that looks almost dowdy at first glance but whose fiery red undertones  make it quite different from the others.  Even the brown scales on its forewings are reddish and foxy.

Ruby Tiger, Phragmatobia fuliginosa fuliginosa.  Hayes, 14 September 2014.
Ruby Tiger, Phragmatobia fuliginosa fuliginosa.  Hayes, 14 September 2014.
 The bright red thighs stand out in a frontal view.

Ruby Tiger, Phragmatobia fuliginosa fuliginosa.  Hayes, 14 September 2014.
Ruby Tiger, Phragmatobia fuliginosa fuliginosa.  Hayes, 14 September 2014.
From the side, the thick fur collar stands out, and the thighs just give its underside a reddish glow. 

Many of its relatives are much more colourful.  But it's a nice one to find in my trap. 

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