Dotted Border
Common NameDotted Border
Scientific NameAgriopis marginaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)37.5
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, orange-brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope
Host Plantsoak, birch, elm, hawthorn, blackthorn, sallow
Flight PeriodFebruary to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown loopers that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil, overwintering as pupae, with adults emerging in late winter/early spring.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reticulated wing pattern, the prominent pale costal patch, and the furry reddish-brown head and thorax. Males have fully developed wings, while females are often brachypterous (reduced wings) or flightless.
Description
A medium-sized moth with yellowish-brown to orange-brown forewings featuring a distinctive reticulated pattern of darker lines and often a pale patch near the costa. Its head and thorax are densely covered in reddish-brown hairs.
