This is the only British Burnet moth with six red spots on each forewing. In some forms the outer spots are merged.

This is a rare yellow form.

Overwinters as a larva, sometimes twice. Pupates in a cocoon in an exposed position on a grass stem.

Grassland, verges, coastal habitats.

Recorded in 86 (31.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 May to 28 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 30 May to 15 July