Higher classification Lomaspilis | Family Geometridae Scientific name Lomaspilis marginata Rank Species | |
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Similar Lomaspilis, Common white wave, Butterflies and moths, Common wave, Common carpet | ||
The clouded border (Lomaspilis marginata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is distributed across most of Europe to the Urals, West Siberia, Central Siberia, Transbaikalia, Kazakhstan, Tian-Shan , North Mongolia and parts of the Near East.
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Description
This is a very distinctive species with white wings marked with black blotches around the margins. The amount of black varies, with the males usually (though not always) having more extensive black areas than the females. Occasionally almost entirely white or black individuals are seen, although this is rare. The wingspan is 24–28 mm. Lomaspilis marginata is "Extremely variable. Linne's form has complete black border to both wings, also on the forewing additional spots or patches at base and middle of costa.
Aberrations:
It flies at night in June and July [1] and is attracted to light.
The egg is yellow-green, with hexagonal reticulation. The larva, pale green with darker dorsal lines and a purplish anal spot, usually feeds on aspen and sallow but has also been recorded on birch, hazel and poplar. The species overwinters as a pupa, sometimes remaining in this form for up to four years.
Subspecies
- ^ The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.