Irish moths

Feathered Thorn, Colotois pennaria

Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae

1923     *     Feathered Thorn     *     Colotois pennaria


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 35-45mm. Only males have feathered antennae

Flight time: September-December
Habitat: Woodland

Larval food plants: Leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs

Similar: Scarce Umber


Feathered Thorn, Colotois pennaria


Feathered Thorn, Colotois pennaria
Feathered Thorn, Colotois pennaria
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. October 2010

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