Agonopterix arenella (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Elachistidae)

Forewing Length: 9-11mm;
Wingspan: 19-23mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? June - August August - September August - July
(Earliest: 18.3)

Biotopes:
Meadows

Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous)

Several Asteraceae
Possible Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous)

Sonchus
Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Agonopterix arenella
Agonopterix arenella
Nature Spot: Agonopterix arenella
Lepiforum: Agonopterix arenella
Plant Parasites of Europe: Agonopterix arenella


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