Geometridae

70.227 Bordered Beauty Epione repandaria (Hufnagel, 1767)

Common

Similar species: Dark Bordered Beauty Epione vespertaria is a darker moth with darker outer borders to the wings. The females have a pale-yellow rather than orange ground colour.

Forewing: 13 to 16mm

Habitats: Sallow carr, damp woodland rides and clearings, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Habits: The moth flies from dusk when it can be seen flying amongst sallows. It also comes sparingly to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Grey Willow, other sallows, Alder, Black Poplar or Hazel. It pupates amongst spun leaves.