Depressariidae

01757 Agonopterix kaekeritziana, (Linnaeus, 1767)

BF0698 (ABH32.026)

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General Information

This moth very rarely comes to light but can be seen feeding after dark. It can be distinguished from A. pallorella and A. bipunctosa by the rusty orange streaked colouration of its forewings.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Wingspan: 19-23 mm
Foodplant(s): knapweeds (Centaurea spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Roadsides and other open grassy areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5