Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae
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Photo © Luke Broom-Lynne,  South Lopham, 29th June 2003

Similar Norfolk Species
Lesser-spotted Pinion
Cosmia affinis
White-spotted Pinion
Cosmia diffinis
Lunar-spotted Pinion
2319 Cosmia pyralina
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Resembles the Lesser-spotted Pinion but has generally broader forewings and paler hindwings.
Woodland, scrub, hedgerows and parks.

Recorded in 40 (58%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
Lesser-spotted and Lunar-spotted Pinion comparison - J Wheeler
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/08/2012127TG01 - Lyng/N.Tuddenham
09/08/2012128TF91 - Dereham
July 2012+27TG14 - Sheringham
02/08/2011127TG22 - Buxton
27/07/2011127TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Season: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Apple, elms
Nat Status: Local
 Immature Adult
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