Zygaenidae

54.007 New Forest Burnet Zygaena viciae argyllensis Tremewan, 1967

RDB Protected Species West Scotland

Zygaena viciae ytenensis Briggs, 1888

Extinct New Forest - last recorded 1927

Similar species:

Forewing: 12 to 14mm

Habitats: A very steep, south-facing, species-rich, flowery, calcareous grassland slope.

Habits: The moth is not as active as other burnets. The male flies only in warm, calm weather. Both sexes nectar on Wild Thyme and other flowers.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Common Bird's-foot Trefoil and Meadow Vetchling. It may overwinter twice and pupates in a papery cocoon placed low in the vegetation, often under a leaf or at the base of a grass stem.