Dusky Thorn - Ennomos fuscantaria

Wingspan 35-40 mm. Generally distinguished by its resting position and by the mauvish grey or grey brown shading between the outer cross line and outer edge of wing. Shape of cross line on forewing slightly variable.

The species is found in deciduous woods and their margins, and suburban habitats, where the larval foodplant, Ash grows.

It flies from August to early October.

Overwinters as an egg usually in the larval stage early May to mid July.

Distributed over England and Wales, this moth can be reasonably common in the southern part of its range, but scarcer further north. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)