CLOUDED BORDER Lomaspilis marginata
Locally scarce to common. Well established in SE of the County but has expanded range to the north  since 2015
One record pre-1975 from ND23 
Scottish Status: Common - increased since 1980. UK Status: Common
UK distribution has increased significantly since 1970  (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths) 

1st image © Jane Erridge. 2nd image shows worn individual with washout markings
First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: 30th May to12th August

MAP: blue dots last record 2000 to 2009  red dots last record 2010 to 2019
green dots last record 2020 to present





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