Appearance
This is a very distinctive species with white wings marked with black blotches around the margins. The amount of black varies, with the males usually having more extensive black areas than the females. Occasionally almost entirely white or black individuals are seen, although this is rare. The wingspan is 24–28 mm. "Lomaspilis marginata" is "Extremely variable. Linne's form has complete black border to both wings, also on the forewing additional spots or patches at base and middle of costa.
Naming
*"Lomaspilis marginata amurensis"⤷ "Lomaspilis marginata marginata"
# ^ "The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range."
Behavior
It flies at night in June and July and is attracted to light.Reproduction
The egg is yellow-green, with hexagonal reticulation. The larva, pale green with darker dorsal lines and a purplish anal spot, usually feeds on aspen and sallow but has also been recorded on birch, hazel and poplar. The species overwinters as a pupa, sometimes remaining in this form for up to four years.References:
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