Burnet Companion
Common NameBurnet Companion
Scientific NameEuclidia glyphica
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open woodlands, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsclover, trefoil, vetch, lucerne
Flight PeriodMay to July (sometimes a second brood in August/September)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown with pale stripes, feeding on various legumes. They pupate in a cocoon spun among leaves or in the soil, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsThe forewings display a distinctive pattern of dark brown and lighter ochreous or tan bands, often forming a 'glyph' or 'figure'. The hindwings, though not visible in this image, are bright orange-yellow with a broad black border, which is a key identification feature when in flight.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, featuring distinct dark brown bands and lighter ochreous markings. Its body is hairy and brown, and it rests with its wings folded tent-like over its back.
