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Canary-shouldered Thorn
Ennomos alniaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1913 / 70.234

A common resident across the region.

A species of woodland, scrub, gardens etc.

Overwinters as an egg while adults come to light.

Recorded in 117 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-20mm
Flight: July - October
Foodplant:   Downy and Silver Birch, Alder, limes, elms
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
24/10/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
14/10/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
09/10/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
08/10/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
07/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66

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