Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
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.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 15-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus pedunculatus)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland, verges, coastal habitats.

Regional Information

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

03998 Six-spot Burnet Zygaena filipendulae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF0169 (ABH54.008)