Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet (Zygaena lonicerae)

26 June 2020



26 June 2020
20 July 2019
19 June 2019

Very similar to and sometimes difficult to distinguish from the Five-spot Burnet. In general, the forewing of the Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet is longer and more pointed, the upper angle of the hindwing is more pointed and the black border of the hindwing is narrower than those of the Five-spot Burnet. Sometimes, although infrequently, the red colour is replaced by yellow.

Sometimes found commonly. The moth flies in sunshine and is attracted to a range of flowers, including thistles, knapweeds, and scabious.


20 July 2019

Pupa casing 


20 July 2019

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