Morley's Final Catalogue: Continues to be local and uncommon; known here since the time of Kirby, who took it at Barham soon after 1800 (Steph. Illust. iii, 62). Ipswich, one at electric light on 12 July 1895 (Mly); Combs (C); Brandeston (Gr); Glemham Magna (Bloomfield); Wangford (Crf). No recent records till 1935, when Burton found it at Henham.

Recent Suffolk Status: Fairly common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Larvae have been beaten from Elm in late spring in the county.

Identification: Lesser-spotted pinion has a blackish hindwing and is a smaller, browner moth. White-spotted pinion has large white marks along the leading edge of the forewing.

Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, scrub, parks and gardens.

Recorded in 46 (79%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1800. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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