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Clouded border

Lomaspilis marginata

Photo by Annelies
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Field Notes

Description:

The clouded border is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is a very distinctive species with white wings marked with black blotches around the margins. The amount of black varies, with the males usually having more extensive black areas than the females. It's wingspan is 24–28 mm. The moth flies at night in June and July and is attracted to light

Notes:

The species overwinters as a pupa, sometimes remaining in this form for up to four years.

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