Distribution and habitat
The moth is found in southern and central Europe, and in Scotland ''(Z. v. argylliensis)'', where it survives in very small numbers. It is also found in southern Scandinavia. In the east, the range extends toLife cycle and behaviour
Pale green/yellow eggs are laid in clusters. The larvae feed on the leaves of '' clover'' and '' vetch'' species. Their appearance varies with region, but they are generally green, with yellow and black spots. They pupate within a cocoon attached to foliage. The adults' wingspan is 22–32 mm, they fly by day, and they are on wing in July.Subspecies
*''Zygaena viciae viciae'' *''Zygaena viciae argyllensis'' Tremewan, 1967 *''Zygaena viciae bosniensis'' Reiss, 1922 *''Zygaena viciae charon'' Hübner, 1796 *''Zygaena viciae dacica'' Burgeff, 1914 *''Zygaena viciae ehnbergii'' Reuter, 1893 *''Zygaena viciae fernandezi'' Gomez Bustillo & Fernandez-Rubio, 1976 *''Zygaena viciae hulda'' Reiss & Reiss, 1972 *''Zygaena viciae italica'' Caradja, 1895 *''Zygaena viciae nigrescens'' Reiss, 1921 *''Zygaena viciae nobilis'' Navas, 1924 *''Zygaena viciae rhaetica'' Burgeff, 1926 *''Zygaena viciae sicula'' Calberla, 1895 *''Zygaena viciae silbernageli'' Reiss, 1943 *''Zygaena viciae silenus'' Burgeff, 1926 *''Zygaena viciae stentzii'' Freyer, 1839 *''Zygaena viciae subglocknerica'' Reiss, 1943 *''Zygaena viciae ytenensis'' Briggs, 1888References
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