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The cinnabar moth is a brightly coloured arctiid moth, found in Europe and western and central Asia. It has been introduced into New Zealand, Australia and North America to control poisonous ragwort, on which its larvae feed. The moth is named after the red mineral cinnabar because of the red patches on its predominantly black wings. Cinnabar moths are about 20mm long and have a wingspan of 32–42 mm.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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Uploaded May 26, 2017. Captured May 23, 2017 15:03.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO200
  • 50mm