70.276 BF1954 – Bordered White – Geometridae – Bupalus piniaria
Bordered White – Geometridae – Ennominae – Bupalus piniaria – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is locally abundant and widespread throughout Derbyshire, especially where there are large areas of pine plantations. The moth is sometimes trapped several miles away from the nearest pine wood.
ID POINTERS – Looks very much like a butterfly at rest, with wings held flat together, upright and over the back. There is a conspicuous white broken band and streak across the under hindwing. The male has feathered antennae. The upper-wing surface is brown with yellow or white central patches. Fairly distinctive.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – July
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Bordered White – male (note the feathered antennae)
Bordered White – female (note the none feathered antennae and also a fatter abdomen)
Bordered White – male
Bordered White – male
Bordered White – female
Bordered White – female
