Six-spot Burnet

Six-spot Burnet

Latin name: Zygaena filipendulae

The Six-spot Burnet moth is highly visible with its bright red spots on a black background.

The Six-spot Burnet contains cyanide and is poisonous to eat, however some birds do.

The larva of the Six-spot Burnet moth feed on Bird’s Foot Trefoil and produce a thin, papery looking cocoon.

Created: 14  June  2018  Edited: 17  August  2018

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