Clouded Silver
Common NameClouded Silver
Scientific NamePlemyria rubiginata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorspale grey, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsalder, birch, willow, hawthorn, blackthorn
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, typically overwintering. Larvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in a cocoon among leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale grey ground color, the prominent and somewhat diffuse dark brown cloudy band on the outer wing margins, and a small, distinct dark discal spot on the forewings.
Description
A small, pale grey moth characterized by a broad, diffuse dark brown band along the outer margin of both forewings and hindwings, and a small dark discal spot on the forewings.
