| 73.215 ~ 2316 ~ Lesser-spotted Pinion ~ Cosmia affinis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S(C). Montgomeryshire Status A rare species, recorded on just a handful of occasions, all on the eastern side of the county. 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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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 16th August 2012, Middletown |
 Photo by MEG, 24th August 2015, Llandyssil |
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