Lavender Burnet
Common NameLavender Burnet
Scientific NameZygaena lavandulae
FamilyZygaenidae
SubfamilyZygaeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark metallic blue-green, red, black, white
HabitatDry, sunny grasslands, garrigue, maquis, rocky slopes, and areas with lavender.
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe (France, Spain, Italy) and parts of North Africa.
Host PlantsLavandula stoechas, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula angustifolia, Thymus
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and larvae feed on lavender species, often overwintering. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon attached to vegetation.
Identification TipsLook for the dark metallic blue-green forewings with typically 5-6 distinct red spots, red hindwings with a dark border, and a prominent white collar. Its association with *Lavandula* plants is also a key indicator.
Description
A day-flying moth with a dark metallic blue-green body and forewings, adorned with several bright red spots. It has prominent black clubbed antennae and a distinct white collar.
