description Canary-shouldered thorn moth Overview
The Canary-shouldered Thorn (*Ennomos alniaria*) is a geometrid moth named for the canary-yellow thorax that forms its most obvious identifying feature. It has a wingspan of about 38-42 millimetres and produces one generation in Britain, with adults flying from July to October and often coming to artificial light. The species occurs in woodland, gardens, and other habitats, while its larvae feed on several kinds of deciduous trees, so the entry suits readers identifying late-summer and autumn moths. [UKMoths](https://www.ukmoths.org.uk/species/ennomos-alniaria/)
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Canary-shouldered thorn moth scores 6.26/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Moth category.
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