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Burnet Moth - Zygaena filipendulae
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The colouring of the Burnet Moth indicates to would-be predators that it is distinctly distasteful.
· Date: Mon July 11, 2005 · Views: 1005
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henrya
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Tue July 12, 2005 12:12pm

And the other moth is probably a Minor (Olygia species) of some kind - but they need dissection to identify them for certain!



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