Depressariidae

01758 Agonopterix liturosa, (Haworth, 1811)

BF0709 (ABH32.008)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This is quite a distinctive species with well-marked purple/brown forewings and creamy thorax and head.

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

Wingspan: 17-20 mm
Foodplant(s): St John's-worts (Hypericum spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, grey, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5