Geometridae : Ennominae
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Feathered Thorn
Colotois pennaria

(Linnaeus, 1761) 1923 / 70.244

Norfolk status
English name from the feathery antennae of the male.
Woodland, parks and gardens.

Rich reddish-brown ground colour, with very dark, heavily marked specimens occasionally recorded.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
21/04/2024128TF62Wolferton / Sandringham
11/12/2023127TG42Eccles
11/12/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
08/12/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
08/12/2023127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
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Forewing: 19-23mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Dec.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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