Cornwall day-flying moths – Burnet moths
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What’s that red and black butterfly? It’s that time of year again when we are often asked this question by people we meet whilst out taking photographs. They are the Five (shown above left) and Six-spot Burnet (shown above right) … Read More

Burnet Moth Larva (Zygaena filipendulae or Zygaena trifolii)
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Common name: Burnet Moth Latin name: Zygaena filipendulae or Zygaena trifolii Family: Zygaenidae » Zygaeninae Type: Moth larva or caterpillar This photo Date: 26 June Location: Duckpool, Cornwall

Moth: Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae)
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Common name: Six-spot Burnet Latin name: Zygaena filipendulae Family: Zygaenidae » Zygaeninae Flies: June to August This Photo Date: 1 August Location: Duckpool, Cornwall Other Photos Gallery: British Moths Related images: