Moth and Thistle
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27 Jul, 2008
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Burnet moth
Zygaena trifolii/filipendulae
Key facts
A brightly-coloured – and poisonous – day-flying moth
Habitat: five-spot burnets on downland and in marshy areas; six-spots in downland meadows and woodland glades
Six-spot widespread throughout Britain; five-spot more southerly and localised
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Do you know what species it is, the moth that is?
27 Jul, 2008
its looks like a burnet moth to me but i could be wrong
27 Jul, 2008
Tx Irish
27 Jul, 2008
Looks like you are right Irish.
Burnet moth
Zygaena trifolii/filipendulae
Key facts
A brightly-coloured – and poisonous – day-flying moth
Habitat: five-spot burnets on downland and in marshy areas; six-spots in downland meadows and woodland glades
Six-spot widespread throughout Britain; five-spot more southerly and localised
29 Jul, 2008
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i got bitten or stung by one of these moths lol but good photo
27 Jul, 2008