Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet (Zygaena lonicerae, (Scheven, 1777))

General Information
This species is very similar to the Five-spot Burnet. Generally this species has a longer more-pointed forewing. The middle pair of spots are less likely to be merged than the Five-spot Burnet.

Pupates in a papery cocoon high up on a grass stem.

The larvae are readily distinguished from the Five-spot Burnet as they have much longer hairs.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 15-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis), Red Clover (Trifolium pratense), Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia), Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus pedunculatus), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), White Clover (Trifolium repens), Bitter-vetch (Vicia ervilia)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassy areas, meadows, uncut road verges and embankments.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 30 June to 22 July

Similar Species

Five-spot Burnet Zygaena trifolii

03999 Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet Zygaena lonicerae, (Scheven, 1777)

BF0171 (ABH54.009)