Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Immature stages

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White-spotted Pinion
Cosmia diffinis
Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina
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Lesser-spotted Pinion
Cosmia affinis

(Linnaeus, 1767) 2316 / 73.215

Norfolk status
Local.
One of three rather similar British species.
Elm woodland and shelterbelts, hedgerows and other open sites often where Wych Elm is the only Elm present.
Survived the major outbreaks of Dutch Elm Disease in the 1970s and 80s.

Recorded in 50 (68%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
Lesser-spotted and Lunar-spotted Pinion comparison - J Wheeler -
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/08/2024127TG11Costessey
28/08/2024127TG11Costessey
13/08/2024127TG11Horsford
13/08/2024128TL79Mundford
12/08/2024128TF83North Creake
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Forewing: 12-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Elms
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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