Agonopterix propinquella (Black-spot Buff) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Agonopterix propinquella

Black-spot Buff

(Treitschke, 1835)	696 / 32.016
=Black-spot Flat-body

Norfolk status
Local in open grassy areas, waste ground etc.
A small (16 to 19mm wingspan), rounded winged Agonopterix.

Can be confused with Agonopterix subpropinquella

Recorded in 28 (38%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
27/04/2025	1	27	TG04	Cley next the Sea
26/04/2025	1	28	TF63	Dersingham
24/04/2025	1	27	TG04	Cley next the Sea
14/04/2025	1	27	TG32	Neatishead / Barton Broad
12/04/2025	1	27	TG20	Poringland

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Wingspan:	16-19mm
Flight:	Sept - overwinter - July.
Foodplant:	creeping thistle or spear thistle
Nat Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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