| 73.217 ~ 2319 ~ Lunar-spotted Pinion ~ Cosmia pyralina | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,(C). Montgomeryshire Status A rare and local species, with just two recorded in the county. Wingspan : M & F, 29-34mm. Confusion species Lesser-spotted Pinion. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Woodland, hedgerows, scrub, parks and occasionally gardens. Foodplant Blackthorn, hawthorn, apple, bullace and elms. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-mid June. Pupates in a cocoon amongst the plant litter. |
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