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0709 ~ Agonopterix liturosa 
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout the British Isles.

Montgomeryshire Status

A single very old record from the north-east of the county.

Wingspan :   M & F,17-20mm.

Confusion species


A. conterminella.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.

Foodplant

St. John's wort spp.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs, oviposition site unknown. Larva feeds amongst spun shoots. Pupates in detritus or the soil.
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