Six-spot burnet — size comparison

The six-spot burnet is a day-flying moth found in meadows, woodland clearings and other flower-rich habitats. Adults visit flowers in summer. Caterpillars feed

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Six-spot burnet

Zygaena filipendulae

34 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Six-spot burnetWingspan34 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Six-spot burnet — size comparison — facts and sources

The six-spot burnet is a day-flying moth found in meadows, woodland clearings and other flower-rich habitats. Adults visit flowers in summer. Caterpillars feed chiefly on common bird’s-foot trefoil.

Measurement sources