Scotch Burnet

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (животные)

Phylum

Arthropoda (членистоногие)

Class

Insecta (насекомые)

Order

Lepidoptera (чешуекрылые)

Family

Zygaenidae

Genus

Zygaena

Species

Zygaena exulans (Scotch Burnet)

Names in Other Languages

French Zygènes des sommets

German Alpenwidderchen

Similar Species in Zygaena

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Five-spot Burnet

Zygaena trifolii

Not Evaluated

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Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet

Zygaena lonicerae

Endangered

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New Forest Burnet

Zygaena viciae

Vulnerable

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Southern Six Spot Burnet

Zygaena transalpina

Least Concern

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six-spot burnet

Zygaena filipendulae

Near Threatened

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Slender Scotch Burnet

Zygaena loti

Least Concern

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Transparent Burnet

Zygaena purpuralis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scotch Burnet?

The scientific name of Scotch Burnet is Zygaena exulans. It belongs to the genus Zygaena.

What is the conservation status of Scotch Burnet?

Scotch Burnet (Zygaena exulans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scotch Burnet live?

Scotch Burnet is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Switzerland.

What family does Scotch Burnet belong to?

Scotch Burnet (Zygaena exulans) belongs to the genus Zygaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygaenidae.

Is Scotch Burnet endangered?

No, Scotch Burnet (Zygaena exulans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Scotch Burnet belong to?

Scotch Burnet (Zygaena exulans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Scotch Burnet?

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