Geometridae

Canary-shouldered Thorn

Ennomos alniaria

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - September 2012

As its name suggests, the most striking feature of Canary-shouldered Thorn is its bright canary yellow head and thorax. 

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - August 2012

Adults can be found on the wing from mid-July to mid-October and is found throughout most of mainland Britain in woodland, scrub and parkland habitats.

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - August 2012