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Purple Thorn
Selenia tetralunaria (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1919 / 70.239
Photo © Ian Black,  09/05/2021 - Tumbler Hill, Swaffham

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Lunar Thorn
Selenia lunularia
Forewing: 17-23mm.
Flight: Two generations April-May. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees. Hazel, birches etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.
Woodland, heathland, scrub and fens.

Distinctive purple Thorn moth. The second summer generation produces smaller and paler individuals.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/08/2023127TG11Costessey
11/08/2023128TF63Heacham
10/08/2023127TG11Costessey
10/08/2023127TM28Needham
07/08/2023127TG04Glandford
04/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
03/08/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
03/08/2023128TL79Mundford
03/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
01/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
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