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Agonopterix heracliana
Common Brindled Brown (Linnaeus, 1758)
Depressariidae: Depressariinae
688 / 32.018
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  05/03/2018 - Hethersett

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Wingspan: 15-21mm
Flight: July - May (hibernates)
Foodplant:   Cow parsley, Rough Chevil, Parsley.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.
Hibernates among dead leaves, under loose bark, outhouses and indoors.
Flies at night, often found in autumn at ivy blossom or overripe fruit.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/02/2025227TG11Horsford
08/02/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
06/02/2025127TM18Dickleburgh
05/02/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
03/02/2025127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
03/02/2025127TG11Costessey
02/02/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
31/01/2025227TG04Cley next the Sea
29/01/2025227TG04Cley next the Sea
17/01/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
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