35,176 observationsVulnerable
Cinnabar moth
Tyria jacobaeae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Tyria
About
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 the poisonous and nectar-rich ragwort, on which its larvae feed. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cinnabar moth is Tyria jacobaeae.
- Cinnabar moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cinnabar moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Cinnabar moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Cinnabar moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Cinnabar moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
- Cinnabar moth belongs to the genus Tyria.