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Pale Pinion
Lithophane socia (Clerck, 1759)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2236 / 73.201
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 19.4.18 (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Tawny Pinion
Lithophane semibrunnea
Foodplant:   Oaks, birches, sallows, Hazel and other trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Formerly local in the region and largely restricted to woodland and well-wooded areas, but has expanded greatly (in line with the national trend) and may be found in a range of habitats.

Recorded in 58 (74%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1968.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
01/10/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
21/09/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
29/06/2022123SU67 - Reading (W), Whitchurch
02/06/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
09/05/2022124SP60 - Waterperry, Long Crendon
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