General Comments:
Widespread and usually common.
Separating this species from the very similar Five-spot Burnet is extremely difficult and is discussed under that species. All records of the pair in our two counties ought to relate to the Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet and voucher specimens will always be required to support any claim to the contrary. All moths in Hertfordshire and Middlesex are referable to subspecies latomarginataI Tutt.


Hertfordshire Notes:
The present day distribution indicates a widespread and common species with a pattern that is remarkably similar to that of the Six-spot Burnet. Surprisingly, most of our records relate to adults and the highly distinctive caterpillars are only rarely found.

Middlesex Notes: Widespread and often abundant, but there are genuine areas of absence on some very densely urban areas of Greater London.

	Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 32 (78%) of 41 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2022. Additional Stats

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