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Agapeta hamana
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Agapeta hamana

(Linnaeus, 1758)937 / 49.109

Common resident.

Carduus and Cirsium spp. with larva feeding in the roots from August to October.

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 15-24 mm
Flight: May - September
Foodplant:   Thistles,
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Gynnidomorpha alismana | Agapeta zoegana >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
31/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
28/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
27/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
17/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
15/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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