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Five Spot Burnet Moth

Zygaena trifolii

Photo by cocolori
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Jet black moth with pattern of bright scarlet spots, thick black antenna. Approx 2 inches long.

Habitat:

Long grass of overgrown garden with wildflowers, surrounded by grape vines and small scale polyculture agricultural fields.

Reference Links:

Zygaena trifolii Esper 1783

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