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Lomaspilis marginata

Fairly common over most of Britain.

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.

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 (though not always) having more extensive black areas than the Females.

Occasionally almost entirely white or black individuals are seen, although this is rare. 

It flies at night in June and July and is attracted to light.