Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Zygaena ephialtes (mimicry of Amata phegea)
Posted by artdm on 29-06-2014 21:22
#1
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 09:47
Posted by Marc T on 29-06-2014 21:47
#2
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
Posted by BubikolRamios on 30-06-2014 14:20
#3
All Zjgaenas have 'fat' tip of antenae, not the case here as I see.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-07-2014 09:50
#4
Nevertheless, it is that species. ;)
Posted by artdm on 01-07-2014 21:57
#5
Is it Zygaena ephialtes (mimicry of Amata phegea)? Am I understand right?
Edited by artdm on 10-07-2014 09:47