Geometridae

70.235 Dusky Thorn Ennomos fuscantaria (Haworth, 1809)

Common

Similar species: The grey-brown shading between the outer cross-line and the outer edge of the forewing should normally be enough to identify this species, although the male August Thorn Ennomos quercinaria may sometimes have areas of red-brown suffusion in the outer part of its wing.

Forewing: 17 to 21mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, hedgerows and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: Ash and probably privets which are accepted in captivity. It pupates amongst spun leaves.

On the European mainland it also feeds on Wild Privet, Alder and birches.