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Clouded Border
Lomaspilis marginata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1887 / 70.207

A common resident across the region.

A species of woodland, wetlands alder carr, poplar plantations.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults easily disturbed during the day and come readily to light.

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-14mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Aspen, poplars, willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Clouded Magpie | Scorched Carpet >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
16/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO89
10/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
09/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ61
04/08/2023+VC36 - HerefordshireSO51

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