Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2319 / 73.217

General comments:
Widespread but local resident.

Likely to be caught in most garden light traps if enough effort is put in.

Recorded in 31 (76%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1899.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/07/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
18/07/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
18/07/2023320TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
18/07/2023120TL31 - Hertford
14/07/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Apple, elms
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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