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Photo © John Geeson,  Dark tornal spot differing Tawny from Pale Pinion.

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Pale Pinion
Lithophane socia
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Tawny Pinion
Lithophane semibrunnea
(Haworth, 1809) 2235 / 73.200

Norfolk status
Local.
Open broad-leaved woodland, parks, gardens and marshy places.
Hibernates over the winter.

The black pre-tornal streak separates Tawny Pinion from Pale Pinion.

Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1960.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
23/04/2025127TG13Hempstead
20/04/2025128TF63Hunstanton
18/04/2025128TF62King's Lynn
29/03/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
19/03/2025128TF51Walpole Highway
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Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: One generation Oct-May. (hibernating)
Foodplant:   Ash
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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