Can someone tell me the name of this please

[sasta24]

Whats the name of this moth please?



I saw it on my last picnic, I wish the photo had come out as well as some of yours on here.

Thanks

Theresa

[poschiavanus]

This is a Burnet Moth, most likely Six-spot Burnet Zygaena filipendulae. Here are some Gallery shots:



I assume this was taken a while ago. My last sightings were on 4th August. Come to think of it that was probably the last decent picnic weather!

Welcome to WAB.

poschiavanus

[KeenTeen17]

indeed. it is a six burnet moth - a common day flying moth. but theyre all dead now! winter is here!

[sasta24]

The camera tell's me it was taken on the 27th of July
Up on Cleeve Hill's Bill Smylies butterfly reserve, Gloucestershire.

And I dont like to think of dead moths

Thank you both I have learnt something new about my local area

[Dogghound]

Originally Posted by KeenTeen17

indeed. it is a six burnet moth - a common day flying moth. but theyre all dead now! winter is here!

Perhaps the adults are but there is a whole new generation slowly growing for next year.