32.03 BF706  -  Depressariidae -  Depressariinae - Agonopterix nervosa - Burnt-tip Buff Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Depressariidae
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Other Name/s: Dark-fringed Flat-body ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Agonopterix scopariella (Broom Buff); Agonopterix assimilella (Speckled Broom Buff)
Distribution:  (Last record: 27/08/2024 at Belper )  -  Likely to be found where there is an abundance of Gorse and/or Broom; Harrison & Sterling In 1986 reported as widespread and locally common. DaNES two records Repton 1987 & swadlincote 2004. iRecord Two records – Markham Vale 2023; Belper 2024.
Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  -  Single generation Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 18 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 16-22mm
Food Plant: Broom, Gorse, Dyer’s Greenweed, Petty whin, Tree Lupin
Last Recorded Date: 27/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Dave Newcombe
Last Recorded General Area: Belper
No First Date Information Recorded

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