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Clouded Silver
Lomographa temerata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1958 / 70.280
Photo © Peter Hall,  Bringsty Common

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 13-15mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Plum, Cherry, Crab Apple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident across the region.

A species of woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults can be disturbed during the day and later come readily to light.

Recorded in 113 (81%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
07/08/2022237SO72 - Poolhill
18/07/2022239SJ90 - Fordhouses/Wolverhampton
18/07/2022137SO72 - Poolhill
18/07/2022137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
17/07/2022139SJ83 - Swynnerton/Trentham
Further info: Lomographa temerata
 
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