73.200 BF2235
– Tawny Pinion – Lithophane semibrunnea – (Haworth, 1809)
Adult Macro:
CAT 2
– Can be confused with other species – Good photographs may be required –
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– Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Pale Pinion
ID pointers: Looks remarkably like a piece of plant stem, twig or tree bark. Has same flight time and habits as Pale Pinion, which needs to be carefully eliminated, especially dark forms.. The key feature is a tawny and blackish coloured tornal spot on the trailing edge of the forewing. A dark honey coloured crest on top of the head and narrow appearance to the wings with a straighter leading edge than Pale Pinion, with a less arched costa.
Distribution:
Danes shows 45 records between 1986 -2013. iRecord shows 1 record in 2009 and 6 records 2020 – 2025. It was also recorded in 2006 from South Wood, Calke Estate. The species is only record in very small numbers each year and remains a rare moth within the recording area.
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 29 March 2026 by RP ***
Forewing: 16-20mm
Last Recorded Year: 2025
First Recorded Year: 1986
Last Recorded By – Martin Roome
Last Recorded General Area – Chaddesden
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1986 - 2026)
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This chart summarises all available historical occurrence records collated by ISO week of the year. It reflects recorder effort and sampling distribution as well as true biological activity, and should be interpreted as an indicative pattern of seasonal occurrence rather than a statistically controlled abundance or phenology model.
Changes in First and Last Recorded Activity Dates Over Time
Activity Data Range:
1986 –
2026
Earliest Appearance:
22nd February (in 1994)
Latest Appearance:
17th November (in 1996)
This chart presents a time-series summary of recorded observations. It is based on available records at the time of analysis and will evolve as further data are added. The rolling mean provides a smoothed representation of variation in recorded activity over time. Annual record totals are shown for context; years with fewer records may provide a less complete representation of activity than years with higher recording intensity. Interpretation should consider that apparent trends may reflect both biological change and variation in recording effort.