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Purple Thorn
Selenia tetralunaria (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1919 / 70.239
Photo © Ken Palmer,  (digitised by G. Follows)

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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.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/04/2024128TF63Dersingham
13/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
12/04/2024127TG11Taverham
12/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
11/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
07/04/2024127TG42Eccles
07/04/2024+27TG13Wickmere
07/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
02/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
01/04/2024128TF62Sandringham
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