Lesser-spotted Pinion
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Lesser-spotted Pinion

Cosmia affinis

Unknown

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Overview

Cosmia affinis, the lesser-spotted pinion, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in central and southern Europe, north to Great Britain, Denmark, southern Sweden up to Saint Petersburg. East, its range extends through northern and Central Asia up to Japan. It is also found in north-western Africa.

The Lesser-spotted Pinion is declining primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which has reduced the availability of its preferred woodland and scrubland habitats. Climate change and pollution are additional stressors affecting both the species and its host plants.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Noctuidae

Tawny ShearsVU

Tawny Shears

Hadena perplexa

Unknown
Noctuelle gris-de-lin (La)VU

Noctuelle gris-de-lin (La)

Epilecta linogrisea

Unknown
White-spotted PinionVU

White-spotted Pinion

Cosmia diffinis

Unknown
Sweet Gale MothVU

Sweet Gale Moth

Acronicta cinerea

Unknown

Threatened in Åland Islands

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Syndyas nigripes

Unknown
Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

Unknown
VU

narulukkokiiluri

Syntormon filiger

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Lesser-spotted Pinion classified as Endangered?
Lesser-spotted Pinion is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Lesser-spotted Pinion is declining primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which has reduced the availability of its preferred woodland and scrubland habitats. Climate change and pollution are additional stressors affecting both the species and its host plants.
Where does Lesser-spotted Pinion live?
Lesser-spotted Pinion occurs in Åland Islands, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, and China (plus 36 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lesser-spotted Pinion?
The main threats to Lesser-spotted Pinion are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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