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Six-Spot Burnet

Zygaena filipendulae

Photo by The MnMs
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Toxic to predators like birds and lizards. If attacked it emits a liquid containing cyanide.
Found close to the sea cliffs of the area.

Habitat:

Cap Blanc Nez, France

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Comments (3)

Thanks! they are a nice sight in the coasts of Belgium and France in the summer :-)

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