
Slender Scotch Burnet
Very similar to and sometimes difficult to distinguish from the Five-spot Burnet. In general, the forewing of the Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet is longer and more pointed, the upper angle of the hindwing is more pointed and the black border of the hindwing is narrower than those of the Five-spot Burnet. Sometimes, although infrequently, the red colour is replaced by yellow.
Sometimes found commonly. The moth flies in sunshine and is attracted to a range of flowers, including thistles, knapweeds, and scabious.
Subspecies latomarginata
Subspecies jocelynae
Subspecies insularis
Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis), Red Clover (Trifolium pratense), Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia)and Greater Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus uliginosus). Occasionally also Common Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), White Clover (Trifolium repens) and Bitter-vetch (Lathyrus linifolius).
Associated with rough grassland, both dry calcareous grasslands and on damper soils, undercliffs, roadside verges, embankments, woodland clearings and rides and the margins of wetlands. Subspecies jocelynae occurs on steep, coastal grassy slopes.
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet - Iain Leach
Iain Leach
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet - John Money
John Money
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet - John Money
John Money
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet - John Money
John Money
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet - John Money
John Money
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet - Garry Barlow
Garry Barlow
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet (caterpillar) - Urmas Ojango
Urmas Ojango
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet (caterpillar) - Derek Parker
Derek Parker