Ennomos alniaria
Irish status: Common Locally
Canary-shouldered Thorn - This beautiful moth is named after its canary-yellow thorax. It has a wingspan of around 40 mm. Night flying from July to October and is attracted to light. It overwinters in egg form. Observed at Greaghnafarna Co. Leitrim early September.
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