While most moths are nocturnal, the Six-spot Burnet is a vibrant day-flyer, easily spotted by its metallic green wings adorned with six vivid red spots. This striking coloration serves as a warning to predators, as the moth contains cyanide compounds, making it unpalatable. Butterfly Conservation

Common across the UK, especially in meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas, these moths are active on sunny days from June to August, often seen feeding on wildflowers.
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Adults feed on nectar from flowers like knapweed, thistles, and scabious. Their larvae primarily feed on bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), a plant prevalent in grasslands. Butterfly Conservation