The day-flying Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) mating on a grass flower head close to cocoons from which they have probably just emerged.

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The day-flying Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) mating on a grass flower head close to cocoons from which they have probably just emerged. Cuckmere Haven, Sussex, UK.

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Location: Cuckmere Haven, Sussex, UK.
Photo credit: © MichaelGrantWildlife / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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