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Agonopterix cnicella
Sea-holly Brown (Treitschke, 1832)
Depressariidae: Depressariinae
690 / 32.034
Photo © Brian Jones,  Yarmouth North Denes 12/9/2015 (Gen. Det. Jon Clifton - dark 2nd generation)

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Common Brindled Brown
Agonopterix heracliana
Banded Brindled Brown
Agonopterix ciliella
Wingspan: 18-22mm
Flight: June - July (September)
Foodplant:   Sea-holly
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Rare coastal species.
Adult rarely seen.

Several adult specimens taken at Yarmouth in September 2015, suggesting a strong population in the area, possibly a second generation occurring in September.

Can resemble other more commone species of Agonopterix.

The larvae feed on Sea-holly, sometimes several larvae together feeding within spun or rolled leaves.

[MBGBI vol4.1 p149]

Recorded in 7 (9%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1969.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/06/2023+28TF64Holme
01/06/2022+28TF84Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022+28TF84Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022+28TF84Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022+28TF84Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022+28TF74Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022+28TF74Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022128TF74Thornham
30/05/2022128TF74Scolt Head NNR
29/05/2022+28TF64Holme
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