Engrailed sp. (Ectropis crepuscularia, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
This is now considered to the same species as the Engrailed.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Beech (Fagus sylvatica), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, late April-late June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 14 (5.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 February to 24 July

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Engrailed Ectropis crepuscularia (=bistortata)

Monk's Wood

Brindled White-spot Parectropis similaria

1948 (ABH70.271) Engrailed sp. Ectropis crepuscularia, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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