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Zygaena filipendulae
One of the most common diurnal moths in Britain. On the wing from June to August and favours knapweed and Thistles in meadows and coastal areas. wingspan 30-38mm.
seen at Old Moor nature reserve in the Dearne valley.
Spotted on Jul 21, 2013
Submitted on Jul 23, 2013
7 Comments
great portuguese!
Muito Obrigado Madalena :-)
it is very pretty! i like the colors
Thank You Adarsha :-)
Beautiful shot !
Thanks J! it is a great sight to see as they are a very striking moth, especially in sunlight :-) unfortunately they are only about for two months of the year and only in certain places but when you find them there are dozens all on one flower!
Magnificent, Debbie! It must be beautiful to see so many of these.