Bug identification

shivvy | 13:25 Mon 14th Sep 2009 | Animals & Nature

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I am trying to identify this bug which I saw in South Eastern Ireland.
Has anyone got any idea what it might be?
Thanks.

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gen2

The six-spot burnet moth

brenda

I'm sorry I don't know what it is , but it is a very handsome bug.

shivvy

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Thanks so much gen2. I spotted (excuse the pun) this one near a beach when I was on holidays in the south of Ireland. A few days later I saw my dog sniffing at one of them in our campervan. Shortly after, I had to take my dog to a vet as she was experiencing a serious allergic reaction.
I read that the six-spot burnet moth contains cyanide and was wondering if you thought it might have caused her problems?

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