Status
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. |