Agonopterix nervosa
The gorse tip moth is a smallish moth species of the family Depressariidae.
emerging from foodplant
with flowers drawn together by larva
It is found in Europe and North America. The wingspan is 16–22 mm. Adults fly from July to September depending on the location.
The caterpillars feed on brooms, namely of the genera Cytisus, Genista, Laburnum and Ulex''.Synonyms
Obsolete scientific names of the gorse tip moth are:
- Agonopteryx blackmori Busck, 1922
- Agonopterix boicella
- Depressaria costosa Haworth, 1811
- Tinea depunctella Hübner, )
- Depressaria dryadoxena Meyrick, 1920
- Depressaria costosa ab. venosata Kautz, 1930
- Depressaria nervosa Haworth, 1811
- Agonopterix rubricella Millière, 1876
- Depressaria obscurana Weber, 1945
- Tortrix spartiana Hübner,
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