Lepidoptera The Lace Border Moth – Acidalia Ornata
The wings of this moth are silvery white, marked along the hind margin with a beautiful lace-like border. This border consists of delicate black and dark grey lines, and includes, in the fore wing, two light brown blotches, one near the middle and the other in the anal angle. It is abundant in England, particularly in chalky districts, but does not seem to extend into Scotland. It may be seen on the wing from June to August.
The caterpillar feeds on thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) and marjoram (Origanum vulgare).