Burnets Collection

Bishop Burnets House in St Johns Square, Clerkenwell, London, 1866. Gilbert Burnet (1643-1715) was a Scottish philosopher, historian and cleric who became Bishop of Salisbury in 1689

Picture No. 11676080
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet pair mating on blade of grass Date:

Picture No. 11671533
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet caterpillar. Date:

Picture No. 11073863
Spiny Burnet in fruit Chios, Greece

Picture No. 10893045
Great Burnet - Summer (Sanguisorba officinalis) Date:

Nine-spotted Moth (Amata phegea) and Common Banded Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) adult pairs, mating on Great Plantain (Plantago major), Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) close-up of flowerhead, with mainly female flowers, Dorset, England, May

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) adult pair, mating on cocoon, Aston Rowant, Buckinghamshire, England, August

Burnet moth wings C016 / 2316
Burnet moth wings. Collection of wings from different Zygaena sp. burnet moths (family Zygaenidae). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Burnet moth wings C016 / 2303
Burnet moth wings. Collection of wings from different Zygaena sp. burnet moths (family Zygaenidae). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Six Spot Burnet Moth - on Yorkshire Fog grass - UK
DAC-501 Six Spot Burnet Moth - on Yorkshire Fog grass UK Zygaena filipendulae David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Six Spot Burnet Moth - on Yorkshire Fog grass - UK
DAC-502 Six Spot Burnet Moth - on Yorkshire Fog grass UK Zygaena filipendulae David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Great Burnet - stalks and flower heads - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4997 Great Burnet - stalks and flower heads Lower Saxony - Germany Sanguisorba officinalis Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Great Burnet - stalks and flower heads - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4996 Great Burnet - stalks and flower heads Lower Saxony - Germany Sanguisorba officinalis Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) flowering, growing in damp hay meadow, Switzerland, june

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) adult, feeding on knapweed flower in meadowland, Yorkshire, England, summer

Moth - Burnet Transparent (Zygaena purpuralis) on flower

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) three adults, on knapweed flowerhead, West Yorkshire, England, summer

Moth - Burnet Six-spot (Zygaena filipendulae) on flower / Steyning, Sussex

Great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis). In floodplain meadows in UK
ROG-12679 Great burnet In floodplain meadows in UK. Sanguisorba officinalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Auspicious burnet Close up on flower head Aggtelek National Park Hungary
GET-1481 Auspicious burnet - Close up on flower head Aggtelek National Park - Hungary Zygaena fausta Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Transparent burnet Top view with wings partly open Aggtelek National Park Hungary
GET-1477 Transparent burnet - Top view with wings partly open Aggtelek National Park - Hungary Zygaena purpuralis Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

6-spot Burnet - two insects resting on scabious flower, Hessen, Germany
USH-3039 6-spot Burnet - two insects resting on scabious flower Dist: UK, Europe, W. Asia Zygaena filipendulae Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Six-spot Burnet Moth- 2 mating on flower, Hessen, Germany
USH-2009 Six-spot Burnet Moth- 2 mating on flower Hessen, Germany Zygaena filipendulae Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Six-spot Burnet Moth - couple copulating
USH-1265 Six-spot Burnet MOTH - Couple copulating Zygaena filipendulae Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

5-spot Burnet Moth - catapillar / larvae stage
ROG-7607 5-spot Burnet Moth - catapillar / larvae stage Zygaena trifolii Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Burnet Aceana megellanica Grytviken South Georgia PL001203
COS-2238 Greater Burnet Grytviken, South Georgia Acaena magellanica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Burnets: A Fascinating World of Nature's Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of burnets, where Bishop Burnet's House serves as a gateway to explore their captivating existence. Picture No. 11676080 unveils the mesmerizing allure of these creatures, while Picture No. 11671533 showcases their intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Intriguingly diverse, burnets encompass various species that leave us in awe. Witness the delicate dance between a Nine-spotted Moth (Amata phegea) and a Common Banded Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) in Picture No. 11073863—a testament to nature's harmonious collaborations. The Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor), featured in close-up on its flowerhead in Dorset, England (May), reveals mainly female flowers exuding elegance and gracefulness—nature at its finest captured in Picture No. 10893045. Venturing further, we encounter Six-spot Burnet caterpillars huddled together on sand dunes at Inisheer, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland—an extraordinary sight depicted in Picture No. 10893045. Witnessing the life cycle unfold before our eyes is truly remarkable; an adult pair of Six-spot Burnets mating atop their cocoon illustrates this magical transformation beautifully (Picture No. 11073863). Aston Rowant, Buckinghamshire provides the backdrop for this extraordinary event during August. Delicate yet resilient wings adorn burnet moths—their beauty unmatched by any other creature on Earth. Marvel at the intricate details showcased in Pictures C016 /2316 and C016/2303—a testament to Mother Nature's artistic prowess. Finally, behold a stunning image capturing a Six Spot Burnet Moth perched gracefully upon Yorkshire Fog grass within the United Kingdom—an exquisite display of nature's harmony presented through flora and fauna.