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Family: Depressariidae   Checklist Number: 32.026

Agonopterix kaekeritziana  Linnaeus, 1767

Knapweed Buff

A common species currently confined to the southern islands. Found in areas with cover such as gardens and plantations during August and September. Knapweed (Centauria) is the main foodplant.

References: 
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.

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