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Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2319 / 73.217
Photo © Mark Cocker,  05/07/2014 - Hollies, Claxton

Similar Norfolk Species
Lesser-spotted Pinion
Cosmia affinis
White-spotted Pinion
Cosmia diffinis
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Apple, elms.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Norfolk Status
Resembles the Lesser-spotted Pinion but has generally broader forewings and paler hindwings.
Woodland, scrub, hedgerows and parks.

Recorded in 53 (77%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/07/2020128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
01/07/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
29/06/2020127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
31/08/2019127TG20 - Norwich
26/08/2019227TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
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