Geometridae: Ennominae

07527 Clouded Border Lomaspilis marginata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1887 (ABH70.207)

Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015.
Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

The brown and white markings of this species show considerable variation.

 

Pupates underground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 11-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana)
Flying: One generation, mid May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, carr, fens, heathland and poplar plantations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Red, purple, green, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2