32.024 BF702  -  Depressariidae -  Depressarinae - Agonopterix assimilella - Speckled Broom Buff - (Treitschke, 1832) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Depressariidae Other Name/s: Dusted Flat-body ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Similar to other Agonopterix sp.
ID pointers: A pale sandy brown forewing with a single large blackish spot in the centre of each wing. A scattering of small dark brown flecks and spots randomly over the forewing. A string of spots along the termen.
Distribution:  A fairly widespread but localised species in the county where there is Broom.
Flight Period: April /  May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing April – September. Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Brian Hallam  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 15-21mm
Food Plant: Broom.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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