Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet (Zygaena lonicerae, (Scheven, 1777))

General Information
This species is very similar to the Five-spot Burnet. Generally this species has a longer more-pointed forewing. The middle pair of spots are less likely to be merged than the Five-spot Burnet.

Pupates in a papery cocoon high up on a grass stem.

The larvae are readily distinguished from the Five-spot Burnet as they have much longer hairs.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 15-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis), Red Clover (Trifolium pratense), Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia), Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus pedunculatus), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), White Clover (Trifolium repens), Bitter-vetch (Vicia ervilia)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassy areas, meadows, uncut road verges and embankments.

Regional Information

Recorded in 66 (24.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 June to 07 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 16 May to 11 June

Similar Species

ex adult, Salisbury Plain, June 2014. Photo 7th May 2015. 4th & 5th instar.

Five-spot Burnet Zygaena trifolii

0171 (ABH54.009) Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet Zygaena lonicerae, (Scheven, 1777)

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