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Pale Pinion
Lithophane socia (Clerck, 1759)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2236 / 73.201
Photo © Matthew Casey,  09/03/2017 - costessey

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Tawny Pinion
Lithophane semibrunnea
Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: Oct-May. (hibernating)
Foodplant:   Oaks. birches, sallows, Hazel other trees and shrubs.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread and common.
New resident in Norfolk from 2002.
Inhabiting broad-leaved woodland and parkland, the moths are on the wing in October and November, and reappear after hibernation in early spring, when breeding occurs.

Since first recorded at Wells in 2002, has now rapidly spread over the county, with many records from 2006 onwards.

Recorded in 55 (74%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2002.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
21/03/2024127TG11Costessey
19/03/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
19/03/2024127TG11Costessey
18/03/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
18/03/2024127TG41Filby
17/03/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
17/03/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
16/03/2024127TG11Costessey
14/03/2024128TL79Mundford
14/03/2024127TG13Hempstead
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