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Dusky Thorn
Ennomos fuscantaria (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1914 / 70.235
Photo © Ian Barber,  29/07/2022 Bedford

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Forewing: 17-21mm.
Flight: One generation July-Oct.
Foodplant:   Ash.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 July to 30 September - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
18/09/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
16/09/2023130SP93 - Woburn
16/09/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
15/09/2023230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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