Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Common Flat-body
Agonopterix heracliana
LEPIDOPTERA | Gelechioidea
Depressariidae (Flat-bodied Moths) > Depressariinae
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Checklist ref.              32.018
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â common and widespread
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â almost anywhere
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cow Parsley, Hogweed and other umbellifers
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â comes to light
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â July - May, hibernates over winter
Note:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â formally in the Elachistidae family
Moors Valley CP, Ashley Heath, East Dorset | April 22
