Geometridae: Ennominae

70.271 (BF1948) Engrailed sp. Ectropis crepuscularia, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR07796

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General Information

This is now considered to the same species as the Engrailed.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Beech (Fagus sylvatica), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, late April-late June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Engrailed Ectropis crepuscularia (=bistortata)
Brindled White-spot Parectropis similaria

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Brown, grey, black, orange, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2