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Six-spot Burnet
Zygaena filipendulae (Linnaeus, 1758)
Zygaenidae: Zygaeninae
169 / 54.008
Photo © Bill Deakins,  Whilborough Common, VC3. 18/07/2023

Similar Devon Species: None
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: 1

Recorded in 85 (89%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/08/2023+4SS43 - North Devon
16/08/202314SS43 - North Devon
16/08/202314SS42 - North Devon
15/08/2023+4SS43 - North Devon
15/08/202314SS43 - North Devon
Further info: Zygaena filipendulae
 
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