| 54.008 ~ 169s1 ~ Six-spot Burnet ~ Zygaena filipendulae | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 32-40mm. Confusion species Slender Scotch Burnet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Flowery grasslands i.e. roadside verges, woodland rides, permanent pastures and sand dunes. Foodplant Common and greater bird's-foot trefoil. Lifestage data Overwinters (sometimes twice) as a larva. Larva Aug-June. Pupates in a cocoon in exposed positions amongst the grass stems. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by SB, July 2010, Llanymynech Rocks Pic shows mating pair. |
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