Dusky Thorn (Ennomos fuscantaria, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information
Pupates in spun leaves.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 17-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Flying: One generation, July-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Large Thorn Ennomos autumnaria

August Thorn Ennomos quercinaria

Canary-shouldered Thorn Ennomos alniaria

70.235 (BF1914) Dusky Thorn Ennomos fuscantaria, (Haworth, 1809)

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