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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

Cinnabar Moth

The cinnabar moth is a brightly coloured moth, originally native to Europe, western and central Asia.
It has been introduced into New Zealand, Australia and North America to control ragwort, on which its larvae feed.

Dutch name : Sint-Jacobsvlinder
German name : Jakobskrautbär
Latin name : Tyria jacobaeae

Cinnabar moth caterpillars can be seen in my picture below

Cinnabar Moth caterpillars
Cinnabar Moth caterpillars
Mark Billiau.

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