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Zygaena ephialtes (mimicry of Amata phegea)
artdm
Hello! Can anyone tell me the id of this insect please: its about 4-5cm in size, sitting on the wall. Sorry for photo quality, but haven't better. Photo get 2014-06-29 16:30 Ukraine, Vinnitsa.
Thank you!
Edited by artdm on 10-07-2014 08:47
 
Marc T
Hi,

it might be something close to Amata phegea (Arctiidae),due to the tow orange-collered rings. But I'm not sure about the possible forms in Zygaena ephialtes (Zygaenidae).

Marc

 
BubikolRamios
All Zjgaenas have 'fat' tip of antenae, not the case here as I see.
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Paul Beuk
Nevertheless, it is that species. Wink
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artdm
Is it Zygaena ephialtes (mimicry of Amata phegea)? Am I understand right?
Edited by artdm on 10-07-2014 08:47
 
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