Zygaenidae : Zygaeninae
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Six-spot Burnet
Zygaena filipendulae

(Linnaeus, 1758) 169 / 54.008

Norfolk status
Common and widespread.
Grassland, verges and coastal habitats.

The only British Burnet moth with six red spots on each forewing. In some forms outer spots are merged, and a very rare yellow form also occurs.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
11/08/2024328TF74Titchwell
10/08/2024228TF74Holme NNR
09/08/2024528TL79Cranwich
01/08/2024+28TF94Warham
28/07/2024528TF83North Creake
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common Bird's-foot-trefoil
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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