Six-spot burnet moth

Close-up of a newly emerged Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) resting drying its wings on a grass stem in a flowery meadow in Surrey in summer

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(c) Papilio/Nigel Downer

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insect insects invertebrate invertebrates moth moths macro-moths lepidoptera macro-lepidoptera forester and burnet moths Zygaenidae Six-spot burnet moth Zygaena filipendulae black with six red spots close-up colour color striking bold colour resting newly emerged drying wings behaviour grass grass stem common resident natural nature wildlife summer flowery meadow Surrey United Kingdom Insects Invertebrates Wildlife Nature Behaviour Striking animals wildlife invertebrates Insect united environment scenery color dominant color black red agriculture forester plants grass seasons Summer Europe United Kingdom Surrey North America Canada Western Canada British Columbia resting moth

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Nigel Downer