Lunar-spotted Pinion (Cosmia pyralina)


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Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae : Xyleninae

2319 / 73.217

Photo © L Simkins, 06/07/2018 - West Walton

Similar Species
Lesser-spotted Pinion Cosmia affinis

White-spotted Pinion
Cosmia diffinis

Forewing:	13-16mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Apple, elms.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Status
Resembles the Lesser-spotted Pinion but has generally broader forewings and paler hindwings.
Woodland, scrub, hedgerows and parks.

Recorded in 55 (74%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Further info: Cosmia pyralina