Large Thorn (Ennomos autumnaria, (Werneburg, 1859))

General Information
Pupates on the ground in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 21-28mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Hazel (Corylus avellana), poplars (Populus spp.), Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Apple (Malus domestica), cherries (Prunus spp.), plums (Prunus spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, September-early October
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

August Thorn Ennomos quercinaria

Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 29th June 2012, female.

Dusky Thorn Ennomos fuscantaria

07632 Large Thorn Ennomos autumnaria, (Werneburg, 1859)

BF1911 (ABH70.232)