32.031 BF695 - Depressariidae - Depressariinae - Agonopterix alstromeriana - Hemlock Moth
- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Depressariidae
Other Name/s: Brown-spot Flat-body
ID Difficulty: - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A colourful member of the group. Forewing greyish white with much variable mottling of darker grey. Shoulders and head white. Two large blotches on the costa and a black spot bordered with reddish streak. A row of black dots along the termen.
Distribution: A fairly common moth throughout the county wherever there is Hemlock.
Flight Period: January / February / April / August / September / October / November / December / - On the wing August – April.
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 17-20mm
Food Plant: Hemlock
IMAGES BELOW: Foremark, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©
32.031 BF695 - Agonopterix alstromeriana Foremark, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©