Zygaena lonicerae NARROW BORDERED FIVE-SPOT BURNET

£3.95

Narrow Bordered Five-spot Burnet Moth

Format: SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

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SKU: WB6122

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Zygaenidae. First named by Scheven in 1777

Colour: Usually the forewings show five bright red spots or streaks quite variable in shape, with almost transparent greyish-bluish edges. Hind-wings are red edged in blue-black.

Size: Wingspan 30-46mm

Comments & Applications: A beautiful shimmering red and black day flying moth with multiple variants depending on location. Commonly known as the Narrow bordered five-spot burnet. The moth is widespread in Europe, and we are happy to offer cabinet specimens for entomological reference collectors and applications in art and craft projects.

Format: Format SET, mounted on pin cabinet ready with data.

More information: External link – Captive Breeding     

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