Agonopterix ciliella (Stainton 1849) (Family Elachistidae)


Larva in Rolled Leaf of Heracleum sphondylium

Forewing Length: 9.5-12mm;
Wingspan: 19-24mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? June - July
(Earliest: 5.6)
July - August July - May

Biotopes:
Meadows

Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous)

Many Apiaceae
Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Agonopterix ciliella
Agonopterix ciliella
Lepiforum: Agonopterix ciliella
Plant Parasites of Europe: Agonopterix ciliella


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