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Purple Thorn
Selenia tetralunaria (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1919 / 70.239
Photo © Kevin Leighton,  06/05/2013 - Stow Bardolph

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Lunar Thorn
Selenia lunularia
Forewing: 17-23mm.
Flight: Two generations April-May. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees. Hazel, birches etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.
Woodland, heathland, scrub and fens.

Distinctive purple Thorn moth. The second summer generation produces smaller and paler individuals.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/08/2024127TG33Ridlington
12/08/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
10/08/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
10/08/2024227TG11Costessey
09/08/2024227TG11Costessey
08/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
07/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
06/08/2024127TG11Costessey
05/08/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
03/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
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