Norfolk status Local. Distinctively coloured small species, one of the smallest of the Agonopterix genus. Dry grassy habitats, occurring locally mostly in the southern half of England.
First modern-day record at Bowthorpe in 2012 (C. Stean, 11/08/12), the previous record taken at Horstead in 1940 (Whit.)
Scattered Victorian records, and noted at Fritton, Norfolk (VC25) before 1890.
[MBGBI vol4.1 p150]
Recorded in 26 (35%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats
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