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Common Name:Moth, Cinnabar
Scientific Name:Tyria jacobaeae
Area:Luckiamute Landing State Natural Area
Date:June 2, 2013

The Cinnabar Moth is a brightly colored moth, native to Europe and western and central Asia. It has been introduced into North America to control Tansy Ragwort, on which its larvae feed as shown below.


Oregon Dunes Loop Trail - - - June 26, 2015