Cinnabar Moth from Scotland

Subject: Butterfly species
Location: Loch Eck, near Dunoon in Argyll
June 5, 2014 4:00 am
I saw this butterfly whilst out walking with my family by Loch Eck side which is close to Benmore gardens near Dunoon in Argyllshire, Scotland. I would appreciate it if anyone could help me to identify it as I have never seen this species in this area before.
Thanks
Signature: Marion Houston

Cinnabar Moth

Hi Marion,
Because of its bright colors and diurnal habits, the Cinnabar Moth, Tyria jacobaeae, is easy to confuse for a butterfly.

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Location: Dunoon, Scotland