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Cinnabar moth
Invertebrate
A striking black and red moth that thrives in brownfield sites where their favourite food plant grows.
💡 Fun Facts
- Their brightly striped yellow and black caterpillars feed on poisonous ragwort.
- They store the plant's poison in their bodies, making them taste terrible to birds.
- Unlike most moths, they often fly during the daytime.
📅 Through the Year
- Active:May to July