Photo © Mike Wall

Agonopterix arenella

Checklist Number
32.017 [B&F: 0697]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Depressariidae
Subfamily:Depressariinae
Genus:Agonopterix
Species:arenella
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common in rough grassland, waste ground, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and rather common throughout. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Larva feeds on Thistle (both Carduus and Cirsium), Knapweed, Burdock and Saw-wort, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Adult
Larval

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