Geometridae : Ennominae
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Lunar Thorn
Selenia lunularia
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Purple Thorn
Selenia tetralunaria

(Hufnagel, 1767) 1919 / 70.239

Morley's Final Catalogue: Considered 'rare' with us in 1890 and little noticed since that time, before which it had been found about Bentley (Ml); Swefling (Peek); Stowmarket (C); Bury (Wrt); and Brandon (Wrn). Taken at Blythburgh in 1935 (Btn) and Covehithe woods. in April 1936 (Gd).

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Double-brooded. Second brood moths are smaller and paler in colour, more tawny than purple.

Identification: Similar Lunar thorn has a more scalloped hindwing edge and the cross lines are straighter.

Habitat: Woodland, scrub, wooded heathland, carr woodland and gardens.

Recorded in 52 (90%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1935.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
04/08/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
02/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
02/08/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
02/08/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
30/07/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Forewing: 17-23mm.
Flight: Two generations April-May. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees Hazel, birches etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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