David Element
Wildlife Photography and Digital Video Images
______________________________________________________________________Moths
7 – Burnet Companion Moths
BURNET
COMPANION MOTH Euclidia glyphica
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The Burnet
Companion Moth Euclidia glyphica (Noctuidae, Catocalinae) appears to have been named according to the
company that it keeps rather than in is own right! This reasonably common
day-flying moth may indeed be seen flying with Five-spot Zygaena
filipendulae palustris or Six-spot Burnet
Moths Z. trifolii in early summer, but it is surely worthy of a name
based on its own characteristics! The nocturnally active larvae feed on
leguminous plants (vetches and trefoils). This species has a predominantly
southerly distribution in the UK, and it is perhaps most readily observed at
downland sites. The moth settles frequently and flies short distances. It is
(in common with many other moths) easily disturbed so there is a reasonable
chance of photographing one if it is watched carefully to see where it lands.
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