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Zygaena ephialtes (mimicry of Amata phegea)
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 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.
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 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).

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 All Zjgaenas have 'fat' tip of antenae, not the case here as I see.
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 Nevertheless, it is that species. Wink
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 Is it Zygaena ephialtes (mimicry of Amata phegea)? Am I understand right?
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