Zygaena trifolii (Esper, 1783), (five-spot burnet)


14 Jun 2024 at OSGR: SU01 in South Wilts, England

Record SummaryCentral moth with fused spots in group of 6 on Greater Knapweed capitulum
Found asImago
Date14 June 2024
Associated organismCentauria scabiosa
OS grid refOSGR: SU01
Lat/Lon50° 60’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountySouth Wilts, VC no: 8
CountryEngland

Notes: The moth with fused spots is Zygaena trifolii. The other 5 could be either Z. lonicerae or Z. trifolii

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