Bordered Grey
Common NameBordered Grey
Scientific NameLomaspilis marginata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorscream, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, fens, marshes
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and across the Palearctic to Japan
Host Plantswillow, sallow, aspen, birch, hazel, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, pupating in a cocoon among leaf litter or just below the soil surface. There are typically one or two broods per year.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its creamy-white wings with a distinctive, irregular dark brown or black border on both forewings and hindwings. The extent of the dark border can vary.
Description
A small, pale moth with creamy-white wings distinctly bordered with dark brown or black markings, particularly prominent on the forewings.
