Lunar-spotted Pinion (Cosmia pyralina) - iMoths


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Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae : Xyleninae

2319 / 73.217

Photo © Melissa Banthorpe, Lower Stondon 06/07/2017

Similar Bedfordshire Species
Lesser-spotted Pinion Cosmia affinis

White-spotted Pinion
Cosmia diffinis

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

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 July to 15 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 19 (86%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1956.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Further info: Cosmia pyralina