73.215 BF2316 - Lesser-spotted Pinion - Noctuidae - Cosmia affinis

73.215 BF2316 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Cosmia affinis - Lesser-spotted Pinion

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Can be olive brown or rusty brown ground colour. Four distinct white flecks in varying size along the leading edge of the forewing and two thin cross-lines with distinct “V” shaped points. Distinguish this from the other British Cosmia species

Distribution: (Last record: 14/08/2022 at Cromford ) - A rare and locally distributed species in Derbyshire, that seems to be restricted to isolated lowland areas of the county. Another Cosmia species that has been affected by Dutch elm disease.

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing July – August

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 28-35mm
Forewing: 12-16mm

Food Plant: English elm (Ulmus procera) andWych elm (U. glabra).

Last Recorded Date: 14/08/2022

Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton

Last Recorded General Area: Cromford

No First Date Information Recorded