A common resident found throughout the region.

A species of woodland, parkland and gardens.

Overwinters as an egg and adults come readily to light.

Note August and September Thorns cannot be separated on flight period; they both come out in July. There is no kink in the outer cross-line where it meets the wing and it generally holds its wings at a steeper angle.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1867. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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