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Feathered Thorn
Colotois pennaria (Linnaeus, 1761)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1923 / 70.244
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 3.11.18 (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Scalloped Oak
Crocallis elinguaria
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region. Most numerous in woodland, but found in a range of 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
27/12/2022+24SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington
28/11/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
27/11/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
27/11/2022124SP60 - Waterperry, Long Crendon
25/11/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
Further info: Colotois pennaria
 
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