garden tiger moth
A species of moth (Arctia caja) known for its striking black-and-white forewings and orange hindwings. The Japanese name literally means 'fire-taking moth', referring to its attraction to flames.
Garden tiger moths gather around lights at night.
このヒトリガの幼虫は毛虫だ。
The larva of this garden tiger moth is a hairy caterpillar.
Katakana spelling is common for this moth name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling, rarely used; the characters mean 'fire-taking moth'.
Alternate kanji spelling, rarely used; the characters mean 'lamp moth'.
The name ヒトリガ (火取蛾) literally means 'fire-taking moth', from its habit of flying into flames. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.