- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
Confusion Species: A. purpurea
ID pointers: A slender looking Agonopterix – The forewing may be darker towards the base with a prominent basal dash and pale or white beyond on the wing, thorax and head. The twin spots are usually joined, and the central spot is scarcely evident but there is a white, sometimes black, backed spot beyond. There is a pale fascia from the costa in the terminal third of the wing and the termen has spots. There is commonly a red brown colour along the dorsum, which may also be present in front of the twin spots and along the costa.
Distribution: (Last record: 22/07/2003 at Kings Newton ) - Probably local on Sallow. Very few records. This one from Kings Newton 22/7/2003.
Last Recorded Date: 22/07/2003
Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Kings Newton
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar ©
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