Agonopterix arenella
Agonopterix arenella
Larvae • on Cirsium, Centaurea and Arctium. June to September • © Ian Smith

32.017 BF697

Agonopterix arenella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)


Wingspan 19-23 mm.

The posture of this moth is typical of many of the Depressariinae, which rest with flattened, overlapping wings.

This species hatches in the autumn and spends the winter as an adult.

Occurring throughout Britain, it is a nocturnal flier and is attracted to light. The larvae feed on various thistles (Carduus) and knapweed (Centaurea).


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