This is the only British Burnet moth with six red spots on each forewing. In some forms the outer spots are merged.

This is a rare yellow form.

Overwinters as a larva, sometimes twice. Pupates in a cocoon in an exposed position on a grass stem.

Grassland, verges, coastal habitats.

Recorded in 10 (0.5%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 June to 22 July