1958 Lomographa temerata (Clouded Silver)

Geometridae, Ennominae Wingspan: 26-30mm.

A common species distributed mainly to the central and southern areas of the UK, and widespread throughout Cornwall. A distinctive species, with the dark areas of the forewings usually visible in some form. Worn or faded specimens can be confused with similarly worn 1957 white-pinion Spotted.

The general flight season quoted for the UK is May to early July, but in Cornwall it has a much wider season, individuals being seen in April, and in reducing numbers from July to as late as December.