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Blood Droplet Burnet
Zygaena minos
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Zygaenidae ›Genus: Zygaena
About
Zygaena minos is a member of the family Zygaenidae. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, the Benelux, the Iberian Peninsula and Norway. It is very similar to Zygaena purpuralis with which it forms a species complex and only separable by genital preparation or by the larval foodplant. The wingspan is 33–37 mm. It flies in June and July.The white-gray larvae feed on Pimpinella saxifraga and Eryngium species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blood Droplet Burnet is Zygaena minos.
- Blood Droplet Burnet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blood Droplet Burnet belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Blood Droplet Burnet belongs to the class Insecta.
- Blood Droplet Burnet belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Blood Droplet Burnet belongs to the family Zygaenidae.
- Blood Droplet Burnet belongs to the genus Zygaena.