Six-spot Burnet

The Six-spot Burnet moth is highly visible with its bright red spots on a black background. The Six-spot Burnet contains cyanide and is poisonous to eat, however some birds do.

The larva of the Six-spot Burnet moth feed on Bird’s Foot Trefoil and produce a thin, papery looking cocoon.

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Six-spot burnet moth image by munki-boy

Six-spot burnet moth image by munki-boy

Six-spot burnet moth cocoon image by munki-boy

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