Canary-shouldered Thorn
Common NameCanary-shouldered Thorn
Scientific NameEnnomos alniaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, orange-brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, parks, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsalder, birch, oak, elm, hawthorn, sallow, lime
Flight PeriodJuly to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are twig-like and cryptic, feeding on various deciduous trees. They pupate in a loose cocoon among leaves, and the species overwinters in the egg stage.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of bright yellow head and thorax, pale orange-brown wings with wavy dark lines, and the distinctive irregular, scalloped wing margins.
Description
This moth features pale orange-brown wings with an irregular, scalloped margin and distinct darker brown cross-lines. Its head and thorax are a vibrant canary yellow, providing a striking contrast.
