Agonopterix heracliana agg.

Agonopterix heracliana is one of a group of very similar looking species. Identification can be difficult. Confusion with Agonopterix ciliella is particularly likely.  Separation of these two species is possible based on the hindwing (see individual species pages).  Where this has not taken place records should be added to the aggregate page.

as an aggregate

Agonopterix heracliana is one of a group of very similar looking species. Identification can be difficult. Confusion with Agonopterix ciliella is particularly likely.  Separation of these two species is possible based on the hindwing (see individual species pages).  Where this has not taken place records should be added to the aggregate page.

Gardens, waste ground, woodland edges and a wide range of other habitats.

This moth can be found on the wing any time from September through to April.

The larvae spin the leaves of a variety of umbelliferous plants, occurring between May and July.

The aggregate of these species is common throughout most of Britain with Agonopterix heracliana being the most common of the individual species.

Fairly frequent as an aggregate in Leicestershire and Rutland.