Saturday, 11 February 2012

Agonopterix arenella

Scientific Name: 
Agonopterix arenella
Scientific Family: 
Oecophoridae
Subfamily: 
Depressariinae
Log Book Number: 
697

Authority

Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775

Description

The Agonopterix arenella adopts a posture of flattened overlapping wings when resting, which is typical of Depressariinae moths. Hatching during autumn, Agonopterix arenella winter as an adult.

Distribution

Agonopterix arenella can be found throughout the British isles