Angelic Burnet
Common NameAngelic Burnet
Scientific NameZygaena angelicae
FamilyZygaenidae
SubfamilyZygaeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark green, red, black
HabitatDry grasslands, meadows, forest clearings, often on calcareous soils
Geographic RangeCentral and Eastern Europe, extending into parts of Asia
Host PlantsVicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Vicia sepium
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and the larvae, typically yellowish-green with black spots, overwinter. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon attached to vegetation.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the specific arrangement and size of the six red spots on the forewings, which are typically well-separated. It can be distinguished from similar burnet moths by these spot patterns and its host plant preferences.
Description
This moth features iridescent dark greenish-blue forewings marked with six distinct bright red spots. Its body is black, and it possesses prominent clubbed antennae.
