
Five-spot Burnet
Superficially similar to several of the other burnet moths, but perhaps closest to the Five-spot Burnet. The New Forest Burnet has a round-tipped forewing with five clearly defined red spots and a dark area beyond. It is smaller and stouter than the Five-spot Burnet, with more slender and weakly clubbed antennae. The Five-spot Burnet also has more pointed wings.
The adults are rather sedentary, though the male flies in warm, calm conditions. During inclement weather it conceals itself low down amongst the vegetation. Visits the flowers of Wild Thyme and occasionally other nectar sources.
Subspecies argyllensis
Subspecies ytenensis
Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis) and Common Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus).
Only known from a single steep, south-facing, herb-rich, grassy slope with rocky ledges. Subspecies ytenensis was found along woodland rides and in clearings.
New Forest Burnet - Tapio Kujala
Tapio Kujala
New Forest Burnet - Oskar Gran
Oskar Gran
New Forest Burnet (male & female) - Ilia Ustyantsev
New Forest Burnet (male & female) - Ilia Ustyantsev
New Forest Burnet (caterpillar) - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev
New Forest Burnet (cocoon) - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev