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Lunar-spotted Pinion
Cosmia pyralina

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2319 / 73.217

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 July to 15 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 19 (86%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1956.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
04/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
29/07/2023130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
22/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
21/07/2023130SP93 - Woburn
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Apple, elms
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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