Dark Bordered Beauty
Common NameDark Bordered Beauty
Scientific NameEpione vespertaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatHeathland, moorland, open woodland, fens, bogs
Geographic RangeEurope, extending eastwards through Russia to Siberia and Mongolia
Host Plantsbirch, sallow, willow, aspen
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white stripes, feeding on host plants from late spring to early summer. They pupate in a cocoon among leaf litter or moss, emerging as adults in mid-summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive pale yellow/ochre wings with a broad, scalloped, dark reddish-brown border, and the wavy outer margin of the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale yellow to ochre wings featuring a broad, wavy, dark reddish-brown border on both forewings and hindwings, providing excellent camouflage on tree bark.
