Clouded Silver (Lomographa temerata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), plums (Prunus spp.), cherries (Prunus spp.), Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)
Flying: One generation, May-early July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

White-pinion Spotted Lomographa bimaculata

70.280 (BF1958) Clouded Silver Lomographa temerata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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