32.007 BF701 - Depressariidae - Depressariinae - Agonopterix ocellana

32.007 BF701 - Depressariidae - Depressariinae - Agonopterix ocellana - Red-eyed Buff - (Fabricius, 1775)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data

Taxonomy: Micro >> Depressariidae

Other Name/s: Red-letter Flat-body

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: Sandy greyish-brown forewing speckled darker with a pair of dark brown blotches, rufous-reddish streaks and white spots in the centre of the forewing. Quite diagnostic.

Distribution: (Last record: 15/03/2024 at Breaston ) - Status Uncertain as there are so few records of what should be a relatively common species as it favours(Salix)

Flight Period: January / February / April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November / December / - On the wing during most of the year.

Moth Activity: Cathemeral - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 19-22mm

Food Plant: Willows (salix sp.)

Last Recorded Date: 15/03/2024

Last Recorded By: Steve Thorpe

Last Recorded General Area: Breaston

No First Date Information Recorded

Agonopterix ocellana