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Lesser-spotted Pinion
Cosmia affinis (Linnaeus, 1767)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2316 / 73.215
Photo © Mick Saunt,  Attleborough 24/07/2019

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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
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 49 (66%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
01/09/2023127TG14Sheringham
24/08/2023128TF91Dereham
22/08/2023128TF70Cockley Cley
22/08/2023227TG14Sheringham / Beeston
21/08/2023127TG42Eccles
21/08/2023128TF91Dereham
19/08/2023127TG42Eccles
19/08/2023128TF83North Creake
18/08/2023127TG11Costessey
15/08/2023127TG42Eccles
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