Six Spot Collection

Deaths head hawkmoth, six-spot burnet
Deaths head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, six-spot burnet, Zygaena filipendulae, and nine-spotted moth, Amata phegea. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles

Curtis British Entomology Plate 547
Lepidoptera: Zygaena filipendulae (Six-spot Burnet) [Plant: Valeriana officinalis (Great Wild Valerian)] Date: 1824-39

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae), macro

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

Six Spot Burnet Moth - Chrysalis - UK
DAC-1184 Six Spot Burnet Moth - Chrysalis UK Zygaena filipendulae David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Six-spot Ground Beetle (Anthia sexguttata) adult, close-up of head, feeding on Mealworm (Tenebrionidae sp)
Six-spot Ground Beetle (Anthia sexguttata) adult, close-up of head, feeding on Mealworm (Tenebrionidae sp.) larva, Northern Africa

Six Spot Burnet - in flight - Bedfordshire UK 12176
BB-2321 Six Spot Burnet - in flight Bedfordshire UK Zygaena filipendulae Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Six Spot Burnet - in flight over meadow - Bedfordshire UK 12176
BB-2320 Six Spot Burnet - in flight over meadow Bedfordshire UK Zygaena filipendulae Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Six Spot Burnet - group on flower head - Bedfordshire UK 12121
BB-2324 Six Spot Burnet - group on flower head Bedfordshire UK Zygaena filipendulae Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Six Spot Burnet - in flight over flower - Bedfordshire UK 12177
BB-2322 Six Spot Burnet - in flight over flower Bedfordshire UK Zygaena filipendulae Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

6-Spot Burnet Moth ROG 7898 On Ragwort, Cornwall UK. Zygaena filipendulae © Bob Gibbons / ARDEA LONDON
ROG-7898 Six-Spot Burnet Moth - on ragwort flowers Cornwall. UK. A day-flying moth Zygaena filipendulae Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Six-spot Burnet - Belgium
ME-1927 Six-spot Burnet Belgium Zygaena filipendulae Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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- feeding on flower, Hessen, Germany
USH-2031 Six-spot Burnet Moth - feeding on flower, Hessen, Germany 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

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The captivating world of the "six spot" comes alive through a series of stunning images. From the intricate patterns on the Deaths head hawkmoth to the vibrant hues of the six-spot burnet, these creatures are truly mesmerizing. Curtis British Entomology Plate 547 showcases the delicate beauty and detailed anatomy of these insects, leaving us in awe of nature's craftsmanship. In their macro form, we witness the enchanting details that make up each individual moth. The Zygaena filipendulae species displays its distinctive six spots with pride, as if wearing a badge of honor. These moths can be found fluttering gracefully over sand dunes in Inisheer, Ireland or engaging in an intimate dance on a cocoon in Aston Rowant, England. But it is not just their adult forms that captivate our attention; even as caterpillars, they create a spectacle worth beholding. Grouped together on sand dunes in County Clare, Ireland, these Six-spot Burnet caterpillars showcase unity and strength amidst their sandy surroundings. As we delve deeper into this world, we encounter other fascinating creatures like the Six-spot Ground Beetle. With its striking appearance and close-up view of its head while feeding on a Mealworm larva from Northern Africa - it reminds us that beauty exists even at ground level. And let's not forget about their transformative journey. Witnessing a Chrysalis stage is truly magical – observing how these moths undergo metamorphosis before emerging as magnificent beings ready to take flight once more. Whether soaring above meadows or perched delicately on Yorkshire Fog grass blades in Bedfordshire UK - every moment spent watching them glide effortlessly through air fills us with wonder and admiration for Mother Nature's creations. The "six spot" hints at secrets untold until you immerse yourself fully into this enthralling world where moths become artistry personified.