Geometridae: Ennominae

07635 Dusky Thorn Ennomos fuscantaria, (Haworth, 1809)

BF1914 (ABH70.235)

Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 29th June 2012, female.
Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 29th June 2012, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 29th June 2012, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap. Male.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

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): Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Flying: One generation, July-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Large Thorn Ennomos autumnaria
August Thorn Ennomos quercinaria
Canary-shouldered Thorn Ennomos alniaria


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Brown, green
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2