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Five-spot Burnet; Gitana de cinco puntos

Zygaena trifolii

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Burnets are toxic so the bug can not predate this moth. These moths have an aposematic coloration (Müllerian mimicry) that tell predators that they are poisonous since they contain cyanide compounds inside their little bodies. They are slow fliers and do not fly very high. The larvae feed on the leaves of Lotus uliginosus and Lotus corniculatus.

Habitat:

Dispersed pine tree forest. Parque Regional de Sierra de Gredos

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/640 sec.; f/13; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No flash fired

Reference Links:

Zygaena trifolii - Wikipedia, Mariposas y orugas (Volvoretas e eirugas): Pequeñas cápsulas de cianuro volador…

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Comments (3)
arlanda
Thanks a lot AshleyT, it is a great honor
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
arlanda
Thanks Polilla, it is a beautiful polilla (moth) but a flying cyanide bomb

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PublishedJanuary 16, 2017

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