Six-spot Burnet
Six-spot Burnet - Zygaena filipendulae
Alternative names
Six Spot Burnet
Description
Wingspan 30-38 mm. The only British Burnet with six red spots on forewing (red patch at base is divided by a vein and counts as two spots).
Similar Species
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet
Habitat
Occupying meadows, woodland clearings and sea-cliffs.
When to see it
It flies from June to August.
Life History
The larvae feed mainly on Bird's-foot Trefoil.
UK Status
This is the commonest of Britain's day-flying Burnet moths, and is found throughout Britain, with a coastal bias in the north. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Generally common in VC55.
Reference
54.008 BF169
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