49.109 BF937 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Agapeta hamana

49.109 BF937 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Agapeta hamana - Garden Straw - (Linnaeus, 1758)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Common Yellow Conch

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Forewing Yellow or whitish-yellow with variable brown markings.

Distribution: Widespread and common at lower altitudes throughout the county.

Flight Period: June / July / August / - On the wing during June – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - but can be disturbed during the day

*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 15-24mm

Food Plant: Thistle (Carduus).

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