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711 Agonopterix curvipunctosa

(Haworth, 1811)

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Agonopterix curvipunctosa (Adult)

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Burnham-on-sea, Somerset

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Burnham-on-sea, Somerset

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711 Agonopterix curvipunctosa

(Haworth, 1811)

Wingspan c. 16 mm.

A scarce and local species, recorded only infrequently in recent years from a few scattered localities in southern and south-eastern England.

The adults occur from August, hibernating over the winter and reappearing in April or May.

The larvae feed on chervil (Anthriscus or Chaerophyllum).

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