70.233 BF1912 – August Thorn – Ennomos quercinaria – (Hufnagel, 1767)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – 
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: One of a few “Thorns” that are very similar. The August Thorn can be distinguished by the shape of the cross-lines on the forewing. The inner line is noticeably curved, and the outer-line has a “kink” in it where it meets the leading edge. Also note the white “Knee Socks” on the legs – September Thorn has yellow “Knee Socks”.
Distribution: (Last record: 1 July 2025 at Chaddesden ) – A resident that is locally distributed and very scarce in Derbyshire. Easily confused with September Thorn. Very few records each year. There are currently 9 reported records between 2018 and the end of July 2024. Historical records show a similar trend, so this species has never been common in the county.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 18-22mm
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Neil Loverock
Last Recorded General Area – Chaddesden
Selected Images: 10th August 2020 – Allestree, Derby – Image by Stephen Plant ©; 14th July 2024 – Chaddesden, Derby – Image by Martin Roome ©/ 1st July 2025 -Chaddesden – Neil Loverock©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1906 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Ennomos quercinaria
Found 89 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 15 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 74 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 15 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 74 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Ennomos quercinaria
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Monthly Records By Year:
Ennomos quercinaria
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Ennomos quercinaria
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Ennomos quercinaria
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Recordings By Year: Ennomos quercinaria
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Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Ennomos quercinaria
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Ennomos quercinaria
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Ennomos quercinaria
Ennomos quercinaria
Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.
Records Behind the Map and Charts - Ennomos quercinaria – 89 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkersall garden | SK47G | 04/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Don Cambridge | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42986152 |
| Chaddesden Garden | SK33T | 01/07/2025 | 1 | adult | loverock, neil | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42900304 |
| Inkersall garden | SK47G | 30/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Don Cambridge | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37460245 |
| Sandiacre | SK43S | 30/07/2024 | 1 | adult | paul buxton | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37665761 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 14/07/2024 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38320929 |
| Quarndon, Derbyshire | SK34F | 09/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Rachael and Dan Iveson-Brown | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37205060 |
| Allestree, Derby, Elm Grove | SK34K | 12/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Grange, William | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36460007 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 11/08/2022 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37825325 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 01/08/2022 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46561332 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 31/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46561419 |
| Garden, Walton | SK36U | 30/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Palethorpe, Amanda | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41046946 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 19/09/2021 | 2 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45823668 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 13/08/2021 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45832244 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 27/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46539522 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 22/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35178200 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 24/08/2019 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45761408 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 07/08/2019 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45774002 |
| Marlborough Road, Long Eaton | SK43X | 31/08/2018 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC7921505 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 07/08/2018 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45745197 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 16/07/2018 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34061590 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 20/08/2016 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45702887 |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 28/08/2014 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLEWF |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 25/08/2014 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45526564 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 23/08/2014 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45526801 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 22/08/2014 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45526681 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 04/08/2014 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPOD9 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 01/08/2014 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45550031 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 30/08/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLDOO |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 30/08/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQIN5 |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 17/08/2013 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45489675 |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 12/08/2013 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45494159 |
| Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley | SK46X | 10/08/2013 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ7YI |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 22/09/2011 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPDIA |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 03/09/2011 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK7Y2 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 22/08/2011 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPLXW |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 01/09/2010 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJQK2 |
| Meynell Langley,Kirk Langley | SK23Z | 08/08/2009 | 6 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., PATRICK, Mr P., MI | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK2H1 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 08/09/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKIVS |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 11/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJZ4T |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 10/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKIC1 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 03/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKI3M |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 14/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHUJP |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 22/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI8QK |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 05/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI8K3 |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 03/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | B.G. Sewell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJF0H |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 10/08/2005 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI6OD |
| Hasland,Chesterfield | SK37V | 09/08/2005 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJAGU |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 27/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OICDO |
| Dunstan Farm, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield | SK37J | 06/09/1996 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI2UA |
| Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,Worksop | SK57J | 07/08/1989 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHKM9 |
| Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,Worksop | SK57J | 07/08/1989 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OITXH |
| Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,Worksop | SK57J | 07/08/1989 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPX1D |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 17/08/1983 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIQAF |
| Barnard Ave, Coal Aston | SK37U | 01/01/1981 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OINE2 |
| Barnard Ave, Coal Aston | SK37U | 01/01/1981 | 1 | Adult | A. Mclean | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOZGN |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 07/09/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHWTS |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 30/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJFO |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 29/08/1975 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFKY |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 27/08/1975 | 4 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFKL |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 20/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI9QC |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 19/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI9PY |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 18/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJEH |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 15/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJDP |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 14/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFKB |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 13/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFJU |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 11/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJCT |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 10/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJCJ |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 09/08/1975 | 4 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI9PE |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 08/08/1975 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI9OU |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 06/08/1975 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJBQ |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 05/08/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJB8 |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 12/09/1974 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIIVE |
| Welbeck Rd, Bolsover | SK47V | 22/08/1969 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDPR |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 08/09/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ12S |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 01/09/1968 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOYV5 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 14/08/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOP74 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 11/08/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ9VQ |
| Lumsdale House, Upper Lumsdale, Matlock | SK36A | 08/08/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHE3U |
| Lumsdale House, Upper Lumsdale, Matlock | SK36A | 26/08/1957 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIFK5 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 06/09/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDL2 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 06/09/1953 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQNZ |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/09/1935 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDGS |
| Normanton, Derby (site not precise) | SK33L | 01/09/1932 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHKX |
| Langley Mill, Heanor | SK44N | 01/01/1925 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGKY |
| Repton, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 02/09/1906 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHD5V |
| Bretby Park,Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGBT |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGC9 |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | G. Baker | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP388 |
| Repton, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1800 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLFF6 |