Species: Six-spot Burnet Moth (Zygaena filipendulae)
Family: Forester and Burnet Moths (ZYGAENIDAE)
Category: Butterflies & Moths
Location: NW
A. Butterflies & Moths
B. Forester and Burnet Moths (ZYGAENIDAE)
Most are diurnal, slow flying, brightly coloured moths, with strong proboscises. They are seldom predated because of the cyanide in their blood.
C. Six-spot Burnet Moth (Zygaena filipendulae)
There are six red spots on the forewing. The larval foodplants are Common Bird's Foot Trefoil and Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil, both found in the cemetery. It flies from late June until August and overwinters as a larva.
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Six-spot Burnet Moth
The Six-spot Burnet Moth flies from late June until August and overwinters as a larva.
Six-spot Burnet Moth
There are six red spots on the forewing of the Six-spot Burnet Moth.
Six-spot Burnet Moth
This is the most common of Britain's day-flying Burnet moths. Their short life span means that there's a race on to mate and leave offspring. This pair were spotted mating on a hot mid-July afternoon.
Six-spot Burnet Moth
The larval foodplants are Common Bird's Foot Trefoil and Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil, both found in the cemetery.
Six-spot Burnet Moth
The larval foodplants are Common Bird's Foot Trefoil and Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil, both found in the cemetery.
