Dusky Thorn (Ennomos fuscantaria) | Species | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Taken at Abingdon, Oxon., on August 12th 2021. (© David Hastings) (1/400th sec at f11) DescriptionFamily: Geometridae (ABH : 70.235) Wing span: 34 - 42mm This species is distinguished be a dark purplish-grey shading between the outer cross-line and the outer edge of the wing. It is common in England and Wales, but not present in Scotland or Ireland. It can be found in most places that Ash grows, including woods, hedgerows, gardens and urban centres. There is one generation per year, from late July to early October. It over-winters as an egg. The larvae feed on Ash and probably also Privet. It comes to light, but is otherwise seldom seen. Earliest UK sighting: 24th July ; Latest UK sighting: 7th September Sightings
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