32.016 BF692 – Depressariidae – Depressariinae – Agonopterix propinquella
Depreesariidae – Depressariinae – Agonopterix propinquella – Black-spot Flat-body
STATUS – Unknown – only two records since 1981
ID POINTERS – As with most of the Agonopterix group the moth rests flat with overlapping wings, hence the common name “Flat-body”. An arched costa and rounded apex. The forewings are pale greyish or brownish with an obvious dark blackish blob on each forewing and a pair of small spots above each blob. A creamy brown patch at the wing base extending a little way onto the costa.
FLIGHT PERIOD – Can be found on the wing all year round
IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©
