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Clouded Silver
Lomographa temerata
Checklist Number70.280 [B&F: 1958]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Genus: | Lomographa |
| Species: | temerata |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-34 mm. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Plum, Wild Cherry and Crab Apple, over-wintering as a pupa.
