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Pyramidal Orchid & Six Spot Burnet Moth

Anacamptis pyramidalis & Zygaena filipendulae

Photo by craigwilliams
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The moth has at least six orchid pollinia attached to its proboscis

Habitat:

Abandoned Chalk quarry.

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