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Clouded Border

Lomaspilis marginata

Checklist Number
70.207 [B&F: 1887]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Ennominae
Genus:Lomaspilis
Species:marginata
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Common in woodland, marshes, river-banks and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-28 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Aspen, Poplar, Sallow, Willow and Hazel, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Adult
Larval

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