Agonopterix laterella

Agonopterix laterella is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in most of Europe.

Agonopterix laterella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Agonopterix
Species:
A. laterella
Binomial name
Agonopterix laterella
Synonyms
  • Tinea laterella Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775
  • Depressaria incarnatella Zeller, 1854
  • Tinea heraclella Hübner, [1813]

The wingspan is 20–25 mm. Adults are on wing from July to March.[2]

The larvae feed on Centaurea cyanus.

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