Key Identification Features
- Both sexes have four distinct red spots plus an elongated red stain at the base of the forewings.
For instant identification in the field, use the iNature app — AI-powered, works offline.
🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Zygaenidae
Zygaenidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepidoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 72 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Zygaenidae Species
Trypanophora semihyalina Kollar, 1844
Trypanophora semihyalina Kollar, 1844
Trypanophora semihyalina is a zygaenid moth found in Southeast Asia whose larvae…
Zygaena laeta Hübner, 1790
Zygaena laeta Hübner, 1790
Zygaena laeta Hübner, 1790 is a moth species found in Central and South-Eastern …
Pollanisus cupreus Walker, 1854
Pollanisus cupreus Walker, 1854
Pollanisus cupreus is a Zygaenidae moth found in Western Australia, whose larvae…
Zygaena exulans (Hohenwarth, 1792)
Zygaena exulans (Hohenwarth, 1792)
Zygaena exulans is an aposematic cyanide-emitting moth found across European mou…
Gynautocera rubriscutellata Hering, 1922
Gynautocera rubriscutellata Hering, 1922
Gynautocera rubriscutellata Hering, 1922 is a diurnal low-elevation zygaenid mot…
Zygaena rubicundus Hübner
Zygaena rubicundus Hübner
Zygaena rubicundus is an endemic Italian moth closely related to Zygaena contami…
Artona martini Efetov, 1997
Artona martini Efetov, 1997
Artona martini is a Zygaenidae moth species found in China, Japan, and observed …
Zygaena minos (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Zygaena minos (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Zygaena minos is a Zygaenidae moth found across most of Europe that forms a spec…
Jordanita chloros (Hübner, 1813)
Jordanita chloros (Hübner, 1813)
Jordanita chloros (Hübner, 1813) is a species with size-differentiated forewings…
Chalcosia remota (Walker, 1854)
Chalcosia remota (Walker, 1854)
Chalcosia remota is a Zygaenidae moth found in East Asia, with larvae feeding on…
Rhagades pruni (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Rhagades pruni (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Rhagades pruni is a Zygaenidae moth found from most of Europe to East Asia, with…
Erasmia pulchella Hope, 1840
Erasmia pulchella Hope, 1840
Erasmia pulchella is a strikingly colored, toxic diurnal moth found across South…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Zygaenidae?
Zygaenidae animals belong to the Lepidoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Both sexes have four distinct red spots plus an elongated red stain at the base of the forewings. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Zygaenidae?
Zygaenidae is classified in the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 72 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
Start Exploring Nature Today
Download iNature for free. 10 identifications on us. No account needed. No credit card required.
Download Free on App Store
