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Bird blow - tensioner ( Lomaspilis marginata )
The bird blow - tensioner ( Lomaspilis marginata ) is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of the tensioner ( Geometridae ). He is also known as Saumspanner, black border or black border tensioner Harlequin.
Features
The bird blow - clamp is a relatively small moth with a wingspan from 30 to 38 millimeters. He is one of the few vices that are active during the day. The wings drawing is characteristic and can be confused with any other butterfly. The wings have a white, sometimes yellowish ground color and are dark brown to almost black bordered. The speckle pattern of the skirt is variable. The look is reminiscent of bird droppings and is used for camouflage.
Dissemination
The bird blow - tensioner is often in its distribution area, it can be observed in Central and Northern Europe as well as in the deciduous forest zone of Asia.
Way of life
Caterpillars feed plants ( Populus spec. ), Among others, poplar, willow (Salix spp.), Birch (Betula spp.), Hazel (Corylus spp.). The species overwinters as a pupa in the soil.
Flight times and caterpillars
It also forms two generations, flying from spring to midsummer. At higher altitudes, only one generation makes its appearance.