Depressariidae: Depressariinae

32.016 (BF0696) Agonopterix propinquella, (Treitschke, 1835)

KR01721

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General Information

This species is difficult to distinguish from A. subpropinquella and genital dissection is usually required for a definitive identification.

 

Pupates in leaf litter or in spun leaves.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 16-19mm
Foodplant(s): Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense), Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)
Flying: One generation, September-July (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open grassy areas and waste ground.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
White, yellow, green, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5