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Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2319 / 73.217
Photo © Kevin Leighton,  02/07/2017 - Stow Bridge

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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 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/08/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
29/07/2024128TF72Hillington
22/07/2024128TF91Dereham 
22/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
19/07/2024127TM18Winfarthing
18/07/2024127TG42Eccles
10/07/2024+28TL79Cranwich
10/07/2024128TF63Heacham
10/07/2024128TF93Thursford
07/07/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
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