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Agonopterix cnicella
Sea-holly Brown

(Treitschke, 1832)690 / 32.034
=Sea-holly Flat-body

Norfolk status
Rare coastal species.
Adult rarely seen.

Several adult specimens taken at Yarmouth in September 2015, suggesting a strong population in the area, possibly a second generation occurring in September.

Can resemble other more commone species of Agonopterix.

The larvae feed on Sea-holly, sometimes several larvae together feeding within spun or rolled leaves.

[MBGBI vol4.1 p149]

Recorded in 7 (9%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1969.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/06/2023+28TF64Holme
01/06/2022+28TF84Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022+28TF84Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022+28TF84Scolt Head NNR
01/06/2022+28TF84Scolt Head NNR
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 18-22mm
Flight: June - July (September)
Foodplant:   Sea-holly
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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