Agonopterix atomella

(Agonopterix atomella)

Description

Agonopterix atomella is a moth of the Depressariidae family. It is found in most of Europe. The wingspan is 16–22 mm. Adults are on wing from October to May. The larvae feed on Genista tinctoria, Genista anglica, Genista pilosa and possibly Cytisus scoparius. They feed from within a spun or rolled leaf of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Oecophoridae
Genus:Agonopterix
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