Auspicious burnet

Zygaena fausta
Burnet moths (Zygaenidae)

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Small slender butterfly. The front wings are black, orange-red marked with the red surrounded by yellow. The rear wings are orange-red with a thin black edge. The black body has a red band on the rear, 3 segments for the ♂ and 2 segments wide for the ♀. On its shoulder two vague light coloured lines. Sturdy black antennae.

Markings can vary and they are day active. Rare species, often seen in groups.

⇔ wsp. 23-26 mm

LA:
≈ This family has lots of black-red members, The yellow on the front wings and the red band on the body are specific for this one. 
≈ ZYGAENA HILARIS is very similar with less yellow and without the red ring on its body. See photo LA.

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