Engrailed (Ectropis crepuscularia (=bistortata), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
This is a very variable species.

This is no longer considered to be a separate species from the Small Engrailed.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 15-22mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), Spindle (Euonymus europaeus), Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), broadleaved trees, broadleaved shrubs
Flying: Two/three generations, March-May, June-August and September-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, heathland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Engrailed sp. Ectropis crepuscularia

Brindled White-spot Parectropis similaria

70.270 (BF1947) Engrailed Ectropis crepuscularia (=bistortata), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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