Geometridae : Ennominae
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Canary-shouldered Thorn
Ennomos alniaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1913 / 70.234

A common resident across the region.

A species of woodland, scrub, gardens etc.

Overwinters as an egg while adults come to light.

Recorded in 115 (82%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-20mm
Flight: July - October
Foodplant:   Downy and Silver Birch, Alder, limes, elms
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
12/10/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
04/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
03/10/20223VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
03/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO32
03/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO45

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