32.011 BF704  -  Depressariidae -  Depressariinae - Agonopterix scopariella - Broom Buff Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Depressariidae Other Name/s: Broom Flat Body ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  A. atomella, A. heracliana or A. subpropinquella,
ID pointers: A pale greyish-pinkish brown forewing On forewing, usually shows 2 black spots at about one third and 2 white spots at about half way. These spots can be surrounded by small black scales. Sometimes the black spots can be replaced entirely by white spots.
Distribution:  (Last record: 05/08/2017 at Pleasley Colliery CP )  -  The species was recorded on 7 dates from Pleasley Colliery CP between 2017-2019. Specimens were confirmed by Gen Det on 21st Feb 2017 & 5th Aug 2017. There appears to be no further records since. Status therefore in the county remains unknow
Flight Period: March /  April /  May /  August /  -  Appears in August and hibernates re-appearing the following Spring. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
Wingspan: 18-21mm
Food Plant: Broom and Tree Lupin
Last Recorded Date: 05/08/2017
Last Recorded By: DaNES Journal 169
Last Recorded General Area: Pleasley Colliery CP
No First Date Information Recorded

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