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Zygaena fausta is a member of the family Zygaenidae, the day-flying burnet moths. Its bright aposematic colours of red, white and black on the wings indicate to possible predators such as birds that it is foul tasting or poisonous.
Selective focus on a six-spot burnet moth on a leaf, zygaena filipendulae, Lebanon
Close-up of six-spot burnet butterfly on a pink Scabiosa flower. Zygaena filipendulae
Two six-spot burnets (Zygaena filipendulae) feeding on the nectar of a scabiosa.
A bee and a butterfly share a flower.
The Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is a day-flying moth commonly found across Europe, particularly in meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas. Recognizable by its metallic blue-black wings marked with six vivid red spots on each forewing, it is often mistaken for a butterfly. Its bright coloration is a warning to predators, as the moth contains cyanogenic compounds that make it toxic if eaten. The caterpillars feed mainly on bird’s-foot trefoil, and the adults are frequently seen feeding on nectar from thistles and knapweed during summer.
A six-spot Burnet moth feeding on a flower against a defocused green background.
Red spring tulips and black-red butterfly isolated on white background
Detailed close up of a six spot burnet moth sitting on a straw against a green background
Moth (probably a Six-spot Burnet) with red and black wings feeding on a Seat hrift flower in Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall on a June day.
Burnet moth is a red and black butterfly
Fall Webworm Moth sitting an grass straw with a blurred bokeh background, spooky feeling
The 5 and 6 spot burnet are day flying moths. This photograph was taken on the bank of the Taw river estuary. (North Devon UK).  Summer 2017.
The Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is a day-flying moth commonly found across Europe, particularly in meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas. Recognizable by its metallic blue-black wings marked with six vivid red spots on each forewing, it is often mistaken for a butterfly. Its bright coloration is a warning to predators, as the moth contains cyanogenic compounds that make it toxic if eaten. The caterpillars feed mainly on bird’s-foot trefoil, and the adults are frequently seen feeding on nectar from thistles and knapweed during summer.
Six-spot burnet - Zygaena filipendulae on a flower
Amata phegea
Wild pink orchid with insect, Zygaena trifolii, five-spot burnet. Pyramidal Orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis, European terrestrial wild orchid in nature habitat with green background, Czech Republic.
The six-spot burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is a day-flying moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is a common species throughout Europe.\nThe sexes are similar and have a wingspan of 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 in). The fore wings are dark metallic green with six vivid red spots (sometimes the spots are merged causing possible confusion with other species such as thefive-spot burnet). Occasionally, the spots are yellow or even black. The hind wings are red with a blackish fringe. The adults fly on hot, sunny days from June to August,[Note 1] and are attracted to a wide variety of flowers such as knapweed and scabious, as well as the larval food plants bird's foot trefoil and clover. The species overwinters as a larva.\nThe larva is plump and hairy with variable markings, usually pale green with rows of black spots. It pupates in a papery cocoon attached to foliage (source Wikipedia).
A beautiful, elegant, bright butterfly with pattern (Zygaena sogdiana) sitting on a flower in summer, sunny day close-up
Zygaena occitanica moth close up, on a clover flower\n\nProvence burnet
Close-up of six spot burnet on spiny plumeless thistle flower with green blurred plants on background
Ermine Moth On A Blue Thistle Flower. Very Shallow Depth Of Focus
Zygaena filipendulae, insect on a grass with the background very out of focus. Macro photography. Space copy. Selective focus.
The Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is a day-flying moth commonly found across Europe, particularly in meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas. Recognizable by its metallic blue-black wings marked with six vivid red spots on each forewing, it is often mistaken for a butterfly. Its bright coloration is a warning to predators, as the moth contains cyanogenic compounds that make it toxic if eaten. The caterpillars feed mainly on bird’s-foot trefoil, and the adults are frequently seen feeding on nectar from thistles and knapweed during summer.
Transparent Burnet portrait on a flower
Amata phegea
Six-spot burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is a day-flying moth
Moths play a crucial yet often overlooked role in sustainability. As nocturnal pollinators, they support the reproduction of countless plant species, including those that daytime pollinators miss. Moths also serve as a vital food source for birds, bats, and other wildlife, contributing to a balanced ecosystem. Protecting moth habitats ensures biodiversity thrives, highlighting their importance in maintaining environmental sustainability.\nLocation: New Delhi (India)
Zygaena filipendulae, also known as Six-spot burnet, on a Galium verum flower in the ukrainian meadows, near Kiev, under the warm summer sun
Chorinea is a Neotropical metalmark butterfly genus.
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