Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans  Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans

Depressariidae

32.021 Estuarine Buff Agonopterix putridella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

pRDB2

Similar species:

Forewing: 7 to 8.5mm

Habitats: Coastal grassland.

Habits: The moth flies during the evening.

Foodplant: The larva spins a silk tube within a conspicuous and untidy bunch of young leaflets of Hog's Fennel. It pupates in spun leaves high in the plant or in the leaf litter.