Zygaena Minos

Zygaena minos is a member of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, the Benelux, the Iberian Peninsula and Norway.

The wingspan is 33-37 mm. It flies in June and July.

The white-gray larvae feed on Pimpinella saxifraga and Eryngium species.

The species is only found in a few places in Denmark, and the population there is slowly declining.

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