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Agonopterix arenella
Brindled Buff ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Depressariidae: Depressariinae
697 / 32.017
Photo © Nik Borrow,  17/09/2020 - Sheringham

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 16-22mm
Flight: Sept - May (hibernates)
Foodplant:   Thistles, Knapweeds, Burdocks.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespead.
Fairly distinctive member of the depressariinae.
All habitats where foodplant found.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/06/2025128TF63Heacham
09/06/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
09/06/2025127TG13Hempstead
08/06/2025127TG11Taverham
06/06/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
06/06/2025128TF63Snettisham
06/06/2025127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
03/06/2025127TM18Tibenham
03/06/2025228TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
01/06/2025127TG13Hempstead
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