Zygaena centaureae

Zygaena centaureae is a species of moth in the Zygaenidae family. It is found in Ukraine and Russia.[1] It is similar to Zygaena cynarae and was once considered to be a form of that species.It has stronger antennae and the 5th spot is prolonged towards the hind angle.

Zygaena centaureae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Zygaenidae
Genus:
Zygaena
Species:
Z. centaureae
Binomial name
Zygaena centaureae
Synonyms
  • Zigaena mannerheimi Chardiny, [1838]
  • Zygaena mannerheimi

References
  1. Fauna Europaea


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