Description
Jersey tiger moth postcard
This unique jersey tiger moth A6 postcard has been hand-illustrated and designed from a personal visual study of insects by Debbie Knight. The reverse of the jersey tiger moth postcard has been left blank so you can write your own message. Ideal for sending to wildlife fans, entomologists and nature lovers. Collect all 12 insect postcards and frame them as mini insect art prints!
Take a look at the other insect postcards in the range. These include the following insect postcards: 7-spot ladybird postcard, Azure damselfly postcard, Elephant hawk-moth postcard, Holly blue butterfly postcard, Honey bee postcard, Norfolk hawker dragonfly postcard, Peacock butterfly postcard, Rose chafer postcard, Stag beetle postcard, Tawny mining bee postcard and Violet ground beetle postcard.
All 12 insect postcards are also available to buy in a set which is ideal for gifting or collecting. Take a look at the illustrated insect postcard set
The jersey tiger moth also appears in the illustrated insects calendar 2025
About the Jersey tiger moth
The jersey tiger is a beautiful moth with unmistakable bold black and orange wing patterns. Originally found primarily in the south of England, its distribution is increasing, making use of the UK’s warming climate to venture north. The adults are attracted to flowers like buddleja. The caterpillars prefer to eat plants such as common nettle, hemp-agrimony, borage, ground ivy and bramble.
Did you know?
• According to The Wildlife Trusts, the caterpillars often feed on plants that are considered weeds such as nettles and dandelions. Allowing wild areas in your garden is a great way of encouraging these moths!
• In contrast to the Jersey Tiger Moths’ black forewings and striking creamy-white stripes, their underwings can be different colours– either bright red, yellow or orange.
• They are active both in the day and night time from July to September
