Clouded August Thorn
Common NameClouded August Thorn
Scientific NameEnnomos quercinaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorspale brown, orange-brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, elm, hawthorn
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in autumn and overwinter, hatching in spring. Larvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, then pupate in a cocoon among leaves, with adults emerging in late summer.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the deeply scalloped or dentate edges of all four wings, the two wavy dark cross-lines on the forewings, and its typical flight period in late summer, often found near oak trees.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its distinctive scalloped wing margins and a pale reddish-brown to ochreous coloration, often with a mottled appearance and two darker, wavy cross-lines on the forewings.
