Agonopterix heracliana, (Linnaeus, 1758)

General Information
This species is quite easily confused with other Agonopterix species and genital dissection is usually necessary for a definitive identification.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 15-21mm
Foodplant(s): Common Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvetris), Rough Chervil (Chaerophyllum temulentum), umbellifers (Apium spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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32.018 (BF0688) Agonopterix heracliana, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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