Canary Thorn
Common NameCanary Thorn
Scientific NameEnnomos alniaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, parks, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsalder, birch, oak, willow, hawthorn, blackthorn
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in autumn and overwinter, hatching in spring. Larvae feed on deciduous trees and shrubs through spring and early summer, then pupate. Adults emerge in late summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright yellow coloration and the two dark brown costal blotches on the forewings, combined with the scalloped wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright canary yellow forewings featuring two prominent dark brown blotches on the leading edge, and paler hindwings with scalloped edges.
