70.234 BF1913  -  Geometridae -  Ennominae - Ennomos alniaria - Canary-shouldered Thorn Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >> . >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The moth gets its name from the bright lemon yellow thorax that looks like a tiny canary. This helps to distinguish this Thorn most of the time. The moth holds its wings upright and at an angle at rest. There are two dark brown bow-shaped cross-lines running through orange-brown forewings in a gentle arc towards the leading edge.
Distribution:  Locally common and well distributed throughout Derbyshire. The largest populations are found in the southern lowlands of the county.
Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  October /  -  On the wing July – October Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 38-42mm
Forewing: 16-20mm
Food Plant: Variety of deciduous trees.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison © 

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