| 2316 ~ Lesser-spotted Pinion ~ Cosmia affinis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S(C). Montgomeryshire Status A rare and local species, recorded on four occasions prior to 1975 and then not again until 2010 when one was trapped at Middletown (see pic below). Wingspan : M & F, 28-35mm. Confusion species White-spotted Pinion and Lunar-spotted Pinion. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Mostly in elm woods or other places where elm is still found. Foodplant English elm, small-leaved elm and wych elm. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg. Larva late April-mid June. Pupates in a cocoon amongst old leaves. |
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 Photo by DB, 27th July 2010, Middletown |
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