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White-spotted Pinion
Cosmia diffinis
Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina
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Lesser-spotted Pinion
Cosmia affinis
(Linnaeus, 1767) 2316 / 73.215
Norfolk status
One of three rather similar British species.
Elm woodland and shelterbelts, hedgerows and other open sites often where Wych Elm is the only Elm present.
Survived the major outbreaks of Dutch Elm Disease in the 1970's and 80's.

Recorded in 43 (62%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/08/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
12/08/2020127TM19 - Flordon/Long Stratton
12/08/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
11/08/2020128TF90 - Watton/Shipdham
11/08/2020228TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
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Forewing: 12-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Elms
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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