Agonopterix carduella, (Hübner, [1817])

General Information

This species is very difficult to distinguish from the similar species and genital dissection is usually required for a definitive identification.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 14-17mm
Foodplant(s): thistles (Carduus spp.), knapweeds (Centaurea spp.), burdocks (Arctium spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland and other dry, open areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

01725 Agonopterix carduella, (Hübner, [1817])

BF0708 (ABH32.013)