Graslin's Burnet
Common NameGraslin's Burnet
Scientific NameZygaena graslini
FamilyZygaenidae
SubfamilyZygaeninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark blue, red, black
HabitatDry grasslands, rocky hillsides, open woodlands, Mediterranean scrub
Geographic RangeIberian Peninsula, southern France, North Africa
Host PlantsLotus corniculatus, Dorycnium pentaphyllum
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation occurs in a silken cocoon, often attached to vegetation. Larvae are typically yellow-green with black spots.
Identification TipsKey features include its dark metallic body, the specific pattern of red spots on the dark forewings, and mostly red hindwings with a black margin. Its clubbed antennae are characteristic of burnet moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a dark metallic blue-green body and forewings, featuring several prominent, irregular red spots. The hindwings are predominantly red with a black border.
