Six-spot Burnet
Zygaena filipendulae
Common
Description
Stocky yellow-green caterpillar with two rows of black spots on the back and sides. Slightly hairy.
Information
| Family | Zygaenidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 2–3 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | May to July |
| Distribution | Throughout France and almost all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Bird's-foot trefoil
- Clover
- Coronilla
Notes
Caterpillar contains hydrocyanic acid, toxic to predators.