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Zygaena anthyllidis

(Zygaena anthyllidis)

Description

Zygaena anthyllidis is a species of moth in the Zygaenidae family. It is found in France and Spain. The wingspan is 30–38 mm. Adults are on wing in July and August. The larvae feed on Lotus (including Lotus alpinus), Coronilla, Trifolium, Anthyllis and other Fabaceae species. The larvae usually overwinter twice.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Zygaenidae
Genus:Zygaena
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