Agonopterix propinquella, (Treitschke, 1835)

General Information
This species is difficult to distinguish from A. subpropinquella and genital dissection is usually required for a definitive identification.

Pupates in leaf litter or in spun leaves.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 16-19mm
Foodplant(s): Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense), Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)
Flying: One generation, September-July (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open grassy areas and waste ground.

Regional Information

Recorded in 11 (4.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 17 March to 09 November

Similar Species

Normal form

Agonopterix subpropinquella

0696 (ABH32.016) Agonopterix propinquella, (Treitschke, 1835)

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