Bordered White
Common NameBordered White
Scientific NameBupalus piniaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatPine forests, coniferous woodlands, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (Siberia, Mongolia, China, Japan)
Host PlantsPinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Larix decidua
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with eggs laid on pine needles. Larvae are green with white stripes, feeding on conifer needles, and pupate in the soil over winter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad white band across the forewings and white hindwings, especially in males. Its preference for pine forests and diurnal flight are also key indicators.
Description
This medium-sized moth exhibits sexually dimorphic coloration, with males typically having orange-brown forewings marked by a broad white central band and white hindwings, while females are more uniformly orange-brown.
