The temperatures are rising as we get closer to spring. And so it was time for me to go for a stroll in nature and oxygenate my lungs. I enjoy the peace nature provides and the calm energy the trees and the chirping of birds manifest. A few meters into the park, I identify this fella, barely moving. Its sight transports me to childhood, and I cannot hold back a smirk. My friend suggested removing it from the pathway to avoid having someone stepping on it my mistake. And so we did, before resuming our walk. But I couldn't wait to get back home and research that beautiful insect 😁
The six-spot burnet is a day-flying moth. It is commonly found throughout Europe, except in the Scandinavian and Russian North. It is also present in Syria and Lebanon. It can turn up in meadows, sea cliffs, and areas rich in grass and flowers. The bright red of its wings signals to its predators, such as lizards, that when attacked, it will emit a poisonous substance to defend itself. In this case, it is cyanide. We were lucky to see it in the first days of march as it usually overwinters as a larva. Its presence is a sign that summer is rapidly marching towards us, and indeed it was quite warm in the sun.
