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Transparent Burnet

Zygaena purpuralis

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Field Notes

Description:

The Transparent Burnet is a moth in the family Zygaenidae showing three bright red longitudinal streaks variable in shape, with almost transparent greyish-bluish edges. This moth is highly similar to Zygaena minos and only an examination of the genitalia can distinguish the adults. However, only Zygaena purpuralis is found at the altitude reported here.

Habitat:

Dry calcarous meadow, sub-alpine valley, alt. 1750m ASL

Notes:

Host plants:
Thymus species.

Reference Links:

Zygaena purpuralis, European Lepidoptera and their ecology: Zygaena purpuralis

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Comments (13)
Les Catchick
I had not heard of a transparent one. I was looking for a way to thank you regarding my moth photos but I can not find a way to just send a message. I will delete the second photo today.
Stephanie R.
What a beautiful photo! The contrasting colors are amazing!
DanielePralong
Dan, when on my own I carry one of those for safety: http://www.brack.ch/spot-gps-satelliten-messenger-263560?origin=pla&keyword_id&remote_ad_id&matchtype&pla_target_id=84475745565&creative_id=49137913365&keyword=&productid=263560&gclid=CN2L0tyrtsECFY_ItAod2E4Ang& You can save points of interest along your track.
Dan Doucette
Nice spotting Daniele! How did you get your altitude so accurately? Do you hike with an altimeter?
DanielePralong
Thanks Mark. I was quite happy to find 3 different species of Zygaena sp. in the same habitat on that day. Maybe more as I'm still digging into the folder :-)

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PublishedOctober 17, 2014

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