Zygaena lonicerae (Narrow-bordered five-spot burnet)
Found in the south to mid Sweden, but can also be found sparsely up to more northern regions.
Red listed as NT (Near Threatened).
Larva
Yellow with black spots, strongly hairy. Emerge from hibernation in mid May-early June. Larvae feed on Trifolium spp., Lotus corniculatus, Lathyrus pratensis and Lathyrus linifolius.
Pupa
White to yellow, placed on stems of grasses and other plants.
Imago
Black ground colour, five red spots. Flies mainly in mid July-early August. Attracted to plants of Knautia and Scabiosa, Cirsium, Centaurea, Carduus and Origanum vulgare.
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05/07/09