September Thorn (Ennomos erosaria, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
The flight season of this species overlaps with that of the August Thorn so this cannot be used to distinguish them.

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): oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), lime (Tilia spp.), Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Flying: One generation, July-early October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

August Thorn Ennomos quercinaria

Canary-shouldered Thorn Ennomos alniaria

70.236 (BF1915) September Thorn Ennomos erosaria, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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