Lunar-spotted Pinion (Cosmia pyralina) - iMoths


Prev	Flights	Rec	Search	Next

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

2319 / 73.217

Photo © Andy Benson, MV Aylmerton

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 54 (73%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Further info: Cosmia pyralina