Agonopterix carduella
Checklist Number32.013 [B&F: 0708]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Depressariidae |
| Subfamily: | Depressariinae |
| Genus: | Agonopterix |
| Species: | carduella |
| Authority: | (Hübner, [1817]) |
Nationally scarce (Nb) on roadside verges, limestone grassland and in dry open areas throughout much of Britain. On the Isle of Wight recorded once at Steephill in August 1976. In Hampshire there is just one ancient record from Brockenhurst. Wingspan 14-17 mm. The most likely confusion species are A. nanatella, A. kuznetzovi, and small specimens of A. subpropinquella, see all three species for a description of the differences. Larva mines leaves of Common Knapweed, Spear Thistle, Creeping Thistle and Burdock, subsequently living within a silken web.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Undercliff (SZ57) | 28/08/1976 | one | Richard J Dickson | Adult |