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Canary-shouldered Thorn
Ennomos alniaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1913 / 70.234
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2017

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Ennomos quercinaria
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Foodplant:   Downy and Silver Birch, Alder, limes, elms
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in woodland and other habitats.

Recorded in 67 (86%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19/10/2022124SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington
18/10/2022124SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington
26/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
20/09/2022122SU48 - Wantage (E) / Harwell
19/09/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
Further info: Ennomos alniaria
 
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