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Lesser-spotted Pinion
Cosmia affinis (Linnaeus, 1767)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2316 / 73.215
Photo © Garry Barlow

Similar West Midlands Species
White-spotted Pinion
Cosmia diffinis
Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina
Forewing: 12-16mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Elms
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

An uncommon and declining resident.

A species of woods, shelterbelts, hedgerows with elms.

Overwinters as an egg and adults are attracted to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 48 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2022137SO96 - Stoke Prior/Hanbury
08/08/2022136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
07/08/2022137SO96 - Stoke Prior/Hanbury
28/07/2022137SO87 - Kidderminster
22/07/2022137SO85 - Worcester
Further info: Cosmia affinis
 
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