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six-spot burnet

Zygaena filipendulae

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)

Class

Insecta (حشرات)

Order

Lepidoptera (حرشفيات الأجنحة)

Species

Zygaena filipendulae (six-spot burnet)

Names in Other Languages

French Zygène de la filipendule

German Gewöhnliches Widderchen

Similar Species in Zygaena

Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet

Southern Six Spot Burnet

Slender Scotch Burnet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of six-spot burnet?

The scientific name of six-spot burnet is Zygaena filipendulae. It belongs to the genus Zygaena.

What is the conservation status of six-spot burnet?

six-spot burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does six-spot burnet live?

six-spot burnet is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland.

What family does six-spot burnet belong to?

six-spot burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) belongs to the genus Zygaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygaenidae.

What kingdom does six-spot burnet belong to?

six-spot burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of six-spot burnet?

The closest relatives of six-spot burnet in the genus Zygaena include Five-spot Burnet, Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet, New Forest Burnet, Southern Six Spot Burnet, Scotch Burnet.