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Gallery: Garden moths

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Narrow-bordered five-spot burnet

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Burnet moths, like the similar looking (but unrelated) cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae), are common day-flying moths. The narrow-bordered five-spot burnet (Zygaena lonicerae) may be found in gardens which are close to suitable (grassy) habitats.

Narrow-bordered five-spot burnet

Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1.
Copyright Richard Burkmar 2004. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

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