Family: Arctiidae        Sub-family: Arctiinae 2069     *     The Cinnabar     *     Tyria jacobaeae Widespread, common Wingspan: 32-42 mm Flight time: May-August Habitat: Prefers well-drained grassland and dunes but also found in gardens and open woodlands Larval food plant: Ragwort, also feed on Grounsel

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010