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Agonopterix kaekeritziana
Knapweed Buff
Agonopterix pallorella
Black-streaked Buff
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Agonopterix bipunctosa
Twin-spot Buff

(Curtis, 1850)699 / 32.027
=Twin-spot Flat-body

Norfolk status
Rare, uncertain.
Occurs on downland, heathland and other open areas. Until 1978 it was thought to only occur in Dorset.
Later found as far North as Norfolk and Derbyshire.

Lacks any trace of rusty orange coloration and has a more definitive subdorsal dot near the base of the forewing when compared with similar species Agonopterix kaekeritziana.

A single Norfolk record from the Brecks in 1990 (G. Haggett).

[MBGBI vol4.1 p159]

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1990.
Last Recorded in 1990.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
26/06/1990128TL89Bodney Camp
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Wingspan: 18-22mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Saw-wort.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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