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1911 Large Thorn (Ennomos autumnaria) (Werneburg, 1859) - (Geometridae / Ennominae)


Status: Nb
Notes: Nationally rare, south-eastern England. Wingspan 49-64mm. Nocturnal; late August to early October. Frequents broad-leaved woodland, scrub and gardens. Larva late April to early August, having over-wintered as an egg. Larva feeds on Downy Birch, Silver Birch, Alder, Hazel, Hawthorn, Midland Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Poplar and various broadleaved trees and shrubs.

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