73.215 BF2316 – Lesser-spotted Pinion – Noctuidae – Cosmia affinis
Lesser-spotted Pinion – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Cosmia affinis – colour code •
STATUS – 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.
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
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – August
IMAGES – Cromford, Derbyshire July 28th 2022 – Clive Ashton©
