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Lunar Thorn
Selenia lunularia (H?bner, 1788)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1918 / 70.238
Photo © Tim Arnold,  Nouvelle Aquitaine (France), 11/04/2022

Similar Upper Thames Species
Purple Thorn
Selenia tetralunaria
Foodplant:   Ash, Blackthorn, other broadleaved trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Former Status: Local (Immigrant)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Formerly a fairly widespread resident in the region, but now very rare probably as a vagrant. Occurs in woodland and other habitats. Has also declined greatly in other parts of southern England and the midlands.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 30 (38%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2017.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/07/2017222SU29 - Faringdon
21/07/2016124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
04/07/2009+24SU79 - Aston Rowant NNR, Turville
30/06/2000122SU46 - Newbury
21/07/1995123SU78 - Henley, Hambleden, Warburg
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