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Agonopterix nervosa
Burnt-tip Buff (Haworth, 1811)
Depressariidae: Depressariinae
706 / 32.030
Photo © Ken Palmer,  (digitised by G. Follows)

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Broom Buff
Agonopterix scopariella
Speckled Broom Buff
Agonopterix assimilella
Wingspan: 16-22mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Broom, Gorse, Dyer's Greenweed, Petty whin, Tree Lupin
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.
Known to overwinter as adults.
Many similar species, examination of the genitalia is suggested if not certain.

Fresh adults often have pink or purple legs and a distinct whitish band curving from the base of the wing along nearly half of the costa. However, other species share this feature.

Recorded in 33 (45%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/09/2024127TG04Glandford
28/08/2024427TG33Ridlington
27/08/2024128TF63Dersingham
12/08/2024128TL99Thompson Common
20/07/2024127TG04Blakeney
16/07/2024127TG11Horsford
30/06/2024128TF74Holme NNR
21/07/2023128TF71West Bilney
12/07/2023127TG32Honing / Crostwight Common
10/07/2023128TF92North Elmham
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