The markings are clearly visible as the wing rests with both wings held flat. The extent of the border marking can vary, sometimes extending to the centre of the wings towards the body.
The adults fly at dusk and are attracted to light. The caterpillars can be found from mid-July to mid-September before overwintering as pupae underground.
Size and Family
- Family – Thorns, beauties, umbers and allies (Geometridae)
- Small Sized
- Wingspan Range – 22-28mm
Conservation status
- UK BAP: Not listed
- Common
Caterpillar Food Plants
Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars, sallows, willows and Hazel (Corylus avellana).
Habitat
Woodland, wetlands and heathland.
Distribution
- Countries – England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
- Well distributed throughout England, Wales and much of Scotland, the Isle of Man and Ireland. Also frequent in the Channel Islands.
Clouded Border - John Murray
Clouded Border
John Murray
Clouded Border - Ben Sale
Clouded Border
Ben Sale
Clouded Border - Ben Sale
Clouded Border
Ben Sale
Clouded Border - Pavel Kirillov
Clouded Border
Pavel Kirillov
Clouded Border - Vlad Proklov
Clouded Border
Vlad Proklov
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Clouded Border - Koen Thonissen
Clouded Border
Koen Thonissen
Clouded Border - Koen Thonissen
Clouded Border
Koen Thonissen
Clouded Border - Dave Shenton
Clouded Border
Dave Shenton
Clouded Border (male & female) - Urmas Ojango
Clouded Border (male & female)
Clouded Border (male & female) - Urmas Ojango
Clouded Border (caterpillar)
Clouded Border (caterpillar)
Clouded Border (caterpillar)