Zygaena contaminei

(Zygaena contaminei)

Description

Zygaena contaminei is a species of moth in the Zygaenidae family. It is found in France and Spain. The larvae feed on Eryngium bourgatii. Adults are on wing from the beginning of July to mid August. The species overwinters in the larval stage. Full-grown larvae can be found from the end of May to mid or end June.

Taxonomic tree:

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