Ringed Border
Common NameRinged Border
Scientific NameLomaspilis marginata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatWoodland edges, hedgerows, gardens, fens, marshes
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsSalix, Populus tremula, Betula, Corylus avellana, Alnus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white lines, feeding on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs. The species overwinters as a pupa in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the white wings with extensive black speckling and the characteristic broad, irregular black border with enclosed white spots on the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small moth with white wings heavily speckled with black, featuring a distinctive broad, irregular black band along the outer margins, often enclosing white spots.
