Canary-shouldered Thorn vs Beautiful Snout
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary-shouldered Thorn | Beautiful Snout |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos alniaria | Hypena crassalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.
Beautiful Snout
A moth with long palps forming a snout-like projection and warm purple-brown wings crossed by pale lines. It is associated exclusively with bilberry on acidic heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its elongated mouthparts give it the appearance of having a beak, unique among British moths.