Evidences Zygaena exulans caterpillar
| Name: | Zygaena exulans caterpillar |
| Family: | Zygaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Zygaeninae |
| Genus: | Zygaena |
Relationships with other species
The caterpillar of butterfly 'Zygaena exulans' we could document so far among other things on/at:
Anthyllis vulneraria ssp. alpestris
Evidence: F281084
Evidence: F281084
Cetraria islandica
Evidence: F241808
Evidence: F241808
Loiseleuria procumbens
Evidence: F241775
Evidence: F241775
Saxifraga biflora
Evidence: C263150
Evidence: C263150
Habitats and communities
The caterpillar of butterfly Zygaena exulans we could document in the following habitats, among others:
Alpine lawn with diverse flora and fauna
Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2440m ASL
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Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2440m ASL
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South exposed barren mountain grassland
Region: Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2300m ASL
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Region: Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2300m ASL
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Sparsely vegetated gravel bank of a mountain stream
Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2370m ASL
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Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2370m ASL
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Distribution
So far, we have been able to observe and document photographically the species Zygaena exulans caterpillar at altitudes of 2300m to 2600m above sea level.
We have so far been able to observe and document photographically the species Zygaena exulans caterpillar between 26. May and 12. August.
So far we have been able to add 6 observations of this species to the database.
Threats
The threat to the species Zygaena exulans caterpillar is LC: Not endangered.
Source: Red List of Butterflies and Skippers, Switzerland , Edition 2012