S3 and S4 separated
Wide back border on hindwing
Z. lonicerae
(Narrow-bordered
Five-spot Burnet)
Z. trifolii
(Five-spot Burnet)
Narrow black border on hindwing
Z. filipendulae
(Six-spot Burnet)
Metallic blue-green shine
Sometimes six spots
(Languedoc-Roussillon) on the
underneath of the forewings
Z. viciae
(New Forest Burnet)
Grey background colour on underneath forewings, a small Burnet S3 slim and elongated.
Examination of genitalia often necessary for Chart 6
Chart 6
Pointed antennae, five red spots
Red abdominal band
Z. ephialtes
(Variable Burnet)
No red abdominal band
S3 and S4 touching
Z. trifolii
(Five-spot Burnet)
See also Chart 5
Apex of forewings and hindwings pointed Slight metallic reflection Mountain areas > 700m
Apex of forewings and hindwings rounded Spots round S3 and S4 close