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Six-spot burnet

Zygaena filipendulae

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Description:

A day-flying moth of the family Zygaenidae.
The sexes are similar and have a wingspan of 30–40 millimetres (1.2–1.6 in). The forewings are dark metallic green with 6 vivid red spots

Habitat:

St Pietersberg, Maastricht. Prairie.

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Six-spot burnet

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PublishedSeptember 11, 2014

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