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Lilith Durham, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 08, 2002

saw this on the jasione yesterday, never seen one before, anyone have any ideas?

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Jul 08, 2002

Oh yeeees! Easier to see in this shot Lilith, than the photo forum one. Didn't realise it was here too.
It IS a six spot burnet - day flying moth with a fondness for knapweed, scabious and, apparently, jasione
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Lilith Durham, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 08, 2002

never seen one before, are they common? is it poisonous or something, as it's so brightly coloured

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Jul 08, 2002

Yes, i think they're pretty common. I don't know whether they're poisonous or not. They certainly wear the right uniform LOL

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mark Antrim, Northern Ire, United Kingdom(Zone 8b) Jul 10, 2002

I saw some today flying in a meadow

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Jul 10, 2002

:-)

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Lilith Durham, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 11, 2002

it's so nice that since i've planted these new plants in my garden that lots of other insects come to visit. i'll be on the lookout for new beasties now :D

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Jul 11, 2002

Yes, another fascinating hobby to keep you out of mischief Lilith ;)

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tigerlily Tiller, OR(Zone 8a) Jul 13, 2002

It reminds me of the cinnabar moth, imported to control the tansy ragwart.

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Jul 13, 2002

Yes, they're similar colouring but different markings tigrelily. I just love the caterpillars of the cinnabar in their striped black and yellow football (not sure if they play soccer or rugger) jerseys :)

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