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Six-Spot Burnet

Zygaena filipendulae

Description:

Toxic to predators like birds and lizards. If attacked it emits a liquid containing cyanide. Found close to the sea cliffs of the area.

Habitat:

Cap Blanc Nez, France

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3 Comments

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 6 years ago

With friend. :)

The MnMs
The MnMs 6 years ago

Thanks! they are a nice sight in the coasts of Belgium and France in the summer :-)

sunnyjosef
sunnyjosef 6 years ago

Wow!!! Great find Marta!!!

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The MnMs

Hauts-de-France, Tromelin Island

Spotted on Jul 22, 2016
Submitted on Jul 24, 2017

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