1917 Early Thorn, Selenia dentaria, (Fabricius, 1775)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and very common
Habitats :
Woodland, scrub, heathland, fens, hedgerows and gardens
Flight Period :
Double-brooded; March to May and July to August
Larval foodplants :
Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel, birches, Alder, sallows and other woody broad-leaved plants
Final Catalogue :
Of very frequent occurrence everywhere from Bentley Woods to Gorleston; occasionally at Monks Soham light in both April and July. Martlesham (D), Blythburgh (Gd), Herringfleet (Mr).
Wingspan details :
Forewing 14-23mm, Wingspan 40-51mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Maidscross Hill, Suffolk (14.iv.2004) © L Gregory
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Summer brood. - Ipswich, Suffolk (vii.2007) © Neil Sherman
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