Rhagades pruni is a species of moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is found in most of Europe (except for the British Isles) up to East Asia, including Japan.
The length of the forewings is 10–12 mm for males and 8–11 mm for females. The larvae feed on Vaccinium uliginosum, Calluna vulgaris and Andromeda polifolia. (after Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)Denis, M. & J. I. Schiffermüller] (1775): Ankündung eines systematischen Werkes von den Schmetterlingen der Wienergegend herausgegeben von einigen Lehrern am k. k. Theresianum. 1-323, pl. I a+b, Frontispiz. Wien (Augustin Bernardi)
Subspecies Rhagades pruni pruni (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Rhagades pruni callunae Spuler, 1906
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External links Lepidoptera of Belgium Lepiforum.de Vlindernet