Zygaena laeta

(Zygaena laeta)

Description

Zygaena laeta, the bloodword burnet, is a moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is found in Central and South-Eastern Europe. The wingspan is 26–34 mm. The moth flies from July to August depending on the location. The larva mainly feed on Eryngium campestre.

Taxonomic tree:

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