Five-Spot Burnet Moth

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Five-Spot Burnet Moth

Five-Spot Burnet Moth

The Five-Spot Burnet (Zygaena trifolii) is a day-flying moth, which belongs to the Zygaenidae Family. In the Low Beskid it can be found in mountain glades from mid June through mid August. Its favorite plants are White Clover (Trifolium) and Bird's-foot Trefoil(Lotus corniculatus). Its wingspan ranges between 30 -40 milimeters. The prominent bright dots are warning to predators about the moth's toxicity (both caterpillars and adult forms contain hydrogen cyanide). The Low Beskid - slope of Mount Zamczyska (568 m) - July 10, 2008.
Henryk
on Jul 21, 2008 2:55 am
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 423063

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lcarreau

lcarreau - Jul 22, 2008 11:51 am - Voted 10/10

Okay ...

It gets my vote! But I see seven spots on it!!

Henryk

Henryk - Jul 26, 2008 4:10 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Okay ...

Thank you for the comment. The name of the moth refers to the number of spots on each of its wings. In the Low Beskid there are two subspecies, one has 5 spots of each of the wings and the other one has 6. Greetings, Henryk

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jul 26, 2008 5:07 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Okay ...

Thanks for clearing up my confusion. Sometimes
I feel like a moth drawn to the flame ... of
knowledge and understanding.

Anya Jingle

Anya Jingle - Jul 26, 2008 5:17 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Okay ...

Nicely said Larry :) I like it.

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jul 26, 2008 5:56 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Okay ...

Thanks - do I win a free trip to Europe?? :))

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