Regional Species


Six-spot Burnet
Zygaena filipendulae

Photograph by Janet Graham

Regional Species

This moth is very common in most coastal districts and can often be seen buzzing around in the sunshine. Note the clubbed antennae - contrary to the rule that only butterflies have this feature!

Further information available from the NW Lepidoptera Database, including access to detailed records, maps, flight-time charts and photographs.