Geometridae     Ennominae ABH 70.270 B&F 1947   *   Ectropis crepuscularia   *   The Engrailed Common, widespread Wingspan: 30-40mm. Can be very variable Season: 2-3 generations, March-May, June-August, September-October Habitat: Deciduous woodland, gardens, hedgerows and parks Larvae feed on the leaves of trees including Birch, Oak, Hazel, Hawthorn DNA tests have shown The Engrailed and the Small Engrailed to be the same species with two different forms.

Engrailed, Ectropis crepuscularia
Aspen Wood, Studland Heath, Dorset. March 2014