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Lesser-spotted Pinion
Cosmia affinis (Linnaeus, 1767)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2316 / 73.215
Photo © Mark Hows,  11/08/2023 - Shudy Camps

Similar Cambs Species
White-spotted Pinion
Cosmia diffinis
Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina
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

Recorded in 17 (46%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2023+29TL64 - Horseheath
01/08/2023+29TL58 - Ely/Littleport
14/08/2022129TL54 - Linton
25/07/2022+29TL47 - Haddenham/Willingham
23/07/2022129TL34 - Royston
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