Agonopterix atomella explained

Agonopterix atomella is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in most of Europe.

The wingspan is 16–22 mm. Adults are on wing from October to May.[1]

The larvae feed on Genista tinctoria,[2] Genista anglica, Genista pilosa and possibly Cytisus scoparius. They feed from within a spun or rolled leaf of their host plant.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.microlepidoptera.nl/soorten/species.php?speciescode=230390&p=1 microlepidoptera.nl
  2. https://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=703 UKmoths
  3. http://www.hantsmoths.org.uk/species/0703.php Hants Moths