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32.017 Agonopterix arenella

Agonopterix arenella
Agonopterix arenella

Species account from Moths of Glamorgan
(Gilmore, Slade & Stewart, 2009):

One of the commonest species in the genus, found throughout the county. The larvae feed on thistles and knapweeds.



10km Distribution Map

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Tetrad Distribution Map

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Moth Records

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Site Gridref Quantity Date Recorder More Info
Kilvey SS6794 0 07 Aug 1995 Kevin Dupé, Martin White, Rob Taylor
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 10 Jun 2014 Jenny Colley
Broadway, Llanblethian, Cowbridge SS991741 1 06 May 2009 John Sherwood
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 13 May 2001 Jenny Colley, Barry Stewart, Rob Colley, Sandra Stewart
Coed-y-Bedw NR & surrounds, Pentyrch ST1086282588 1 25 May 2013 Mark Evans
Three Crosses SS5704194064 1 03 Sep 2014 Rhiannon Bevan
Maesteg, Cwrtymynys Wood SS859920 1 24 Aug 2007 Paul Parsons
Alun Valley Rifle Range SS908763 1 26 Jun 2018 George M. Tordoff
Taf Fechan nature reserve SO039091 0 12 Mar 2015 Graham Watkeys
Penylan (Rothamsted), Cardiff ST199789 1 07 May 1989 Roger Smith, Vicki Smith
Coed Llwyn-celyn, Rudry ST202855 1 10 Sep 1997 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 16 May 2014 Adam Mantell
Waun y gilfach, Llangynwyd SS847883 1 25 Aug 2021 Paul Parsons
Old Hall Gardens, Cowbridge SS991749 1 13 Apr 2017 Rob and Linda Nottage
Y Gweira nature reserve ST052849 1 25 Oct 2016 Graham Watkeys
Dunraven bay SS885731 1 02 Apr 2017 George M. Tordoff
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 20 May 2003 Veronica Shenston
Old Hall Gardens, Cowbridge SS991749 1 06 Jun 2014 John Sherwood, Linda and Rob Nottage
Casehill Woods ST1572 1 06 Aug 2020 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 13 Aug 2014 David Painter
Garnllwyd Wood, Llancarfan ST0571 1 05 Sep 2000 Mike Powell, David Slade
Parc Y Fro, Creigiau ST081818 1 21 Oct 2013 Howard Burt
Widegate Cottage, Lockway Wood, Pennard, Gower SS567879 0 01 Jun 2004 to 31 Aug 2017 Paul Brown
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 2 08 May 2001 David Painter
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 21 Apr 2009 Jenny Colley
Plunch Lane, Limeslade, Mumbles SS62298727 1 26 May 2014 Owain Gabb
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 15 May 2000 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 2 25 Apr 1997 Barry Stewart
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 28 Sep 2002 David Painter
Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green ST038827 1 21 Apr 2018 D.J. Slade
Bargoed SO145003 1 03 May 2008 Paul A. Smith
Maesteg, Cwrtymynys Wood SS859920 1 08 Nov 2004 Paul Parsons
Manselfield SS595886 1 28 Apr 2003 Barry Stewart
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 06 Nov 2012 Mark Evans
Boverton Mill Farm SS992673 1 10 Oct 2012 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 17 May 2004 Veronica Shenston
Oxwich NNR (central) 1km square SS5087 0 Jun 1980 Rothamstead Insect Survey
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS58469949 1 07 Apr 2019 Barry Stewart
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065742 1 23 Jun 2019 Rob and Linda Nottage
Manselfield SS595886 1 16 May 2002 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Kenfig Reserve Centre (carpark) SS802809 1 05 Nov 2004 Steve Moon
Brunant Road, Gorseinon SS588989 1 25 Aug 2021 Christopher Brewer
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 23 Apr 2003 Mark Evans
Lavernock LNR ST181685 1 09 Sep 2000 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Maesteg, (Nanty Park) SS853928 1 11 Oct 2004 Paul Parsons
Hirwaun (VC41) SN96260537 1 03 Oct 2018 Mark Evans
Llys Nini (Celtic Wildflowers Nursery) SS608996 1 08 Apr 2020 Barry Stewart
Hensol Forest (Megan-felin) ST0476 1 02 Jun 2001 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 04 Sep 2002 Veronica Shenston
Neath Town Centre SS7596 0 1992 Anthoney White
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 1 02 May 2003 Sian Musgrave
Y Gweira Wildlife Trust Reserve (north) ST0585 1 08 Oct 2009 George M. Tordoff
Hermon SS533954 1 29 Sep 2000 Barry Stewart
Marsh Farm, Wernffrwd SS512941 1 30 Aug 2001 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Lisvane Reservoir (Toilet Block) ST187822 1 14 Dec 2001 David Gilmore
Nitten Field, Mewslade SS423875 1 10 Sep 2005 Barry Stewart
Cefn Mably Woods (Maes-y-Bryn Road)) ST208843 1 04 May 2001 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Maesteg, Cwrtymynys Wood SS859920 1 05 Sep 2006 Paul Parsons
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 24 Mar 2001 David Gilmore
Crymlyn Bog visitor centre and surrounds (CCS) SS687944 0 1996 Anthoney White
Kenfig Reserve Centre (roof) SS802811 1 14 Apr 1997 Steve Moon
Taf Fechan nature reserve SO039091 1 12 Mar 2015 Mr Watkeys
hb garden ST081818 1 19 Apr 2015 Howard Burt
Lanlay Meadows (NT), Peterston-super-Ely ST076758 1 16 May 2014 George Tordoff & Mike Thornton
Llangennith Burrows SS4192 1 13 Sep 2003 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Elm Tree Cottage, St Hilary ST015733 1 18 Sep 2002 Linda, Rob Nottage
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 04 Jun 2015 Mark Evans
Ty'n-y-coed Forestry, Pentyrch ST082828 1 27 Aug 2006 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 22 Sep 2008 Jenny Colley
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 02 May 2000 David Gilmore
Crymlyn Burrows (nw) SS718931 1 25 Aug 2000 Sam Bosanquet
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 3 25 May 2005 Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 16 Aug 2010 P. Parsons
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 23 Aug 2016 David Painter
Manselfield SS595886 1 02 Jul 2003 Barry Stewart
Valley Wood, Penllergaer SS626987 0 Aug 1997 to Oct 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 08 Jun 2006 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 02 May 2012 David Painter
Maudlam Allotments SS809816 1 16 Dec 2003 Greg Jones
hb garden ST081818 1 26 May 2016 Howard Burt
Penylan (Rothamsted), Cardiff ST199789 1 02 Jun 1990 Roger Smith, Vicki Smith
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 22 May 2007 Mark Evans
Cwmbach (Ton-Ty-Pel), Aberdare SO033013 3 02 Jun 2002 Mark Evans
Bridgend, Parc Derwen (common) SS912824 1 20 Sep 2000 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 03 Sep 2005 Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 03 Aug 2004 Paul Parsons
Llangynwyd SS8588 1 22 Jun 2007 Martyn Hnatiuk
Queen's Dock (w) SS671919 1 06 Aug 2013 Barry Stewart
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 15 May 2014 Adam Mantell
Heol Maendy, North Cornelly SS813819 1 18 Oct 2002 Greg Jones
Maesteg, Cwmfelin SS8689 3 25 Aug 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Llanharan Marsh (east) SS995835 2 24 Apr 1997 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Blaen-nant, Abernant SO0204 1 19 Jun 2013 Mark Evans
Llantwit Major (east) SS9768 0 1930 to 1945 W.E. Cox
Mynydd bach, Nantyffyllon SS85969298 1 24 Aug 2019 Paul Parsons
Oxwich (south) SS5086 1 24 Aug 2000 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Gowerton Caravan Park SS580969 1 01 May 2000 Barry Stewart
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 01 Feb 1999 Barry Stewart
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 11 Aug 2009 P. Parsons
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 01 Sep 2012 Adam Mantell
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 08 May 2012 David Painter
Fox Hole, Southgate SS5587 1 09 May 2000 Barry Stewart, R.H.A. Taylor
Trenant, Hirwaun SN967048 25 17 Oct 2002 Mark Evans
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 04 Jun 2003 Mark Evans
Pilton Green, Ty Capel SS448869 1 25 Aug 2001 Steve Walmsley, Sarah Walmsley
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 25 Sep 2002 David Painter
Ynys-y-gerwyn, Neath SS7899 0 1864 J.T.D. Llewelyn
Summerhouse Point SS995665 1 23 Oct 2002 Barry Stewart, David Gilmore
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 20 May 2007 Mark Evans
Parc Slip SS8883 1 09 Sep 2014 P. Parsons
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 06 May 2002 David Gilmore
Manselfield SS595886 3 01 Nov 2000 Barry Stewart
Monacre 5 (south) SS414874 1 31 Aug 2018 Barry Stewart
Cwrt-yr-ala Woods (central) ST1472 2 11 Apr 1996 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 3 08 May 2002 David Painter
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 18 Jul 2001 David Painter
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS469908 1 28 Oct 2009 David Painter
Llandaff North, Cardiff ST154789 1 17 Apr 2011 George M. Tordoff
Cog Moors (survey), Dinas Powys ST155695 1 28 Apr 1999 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS854924 2 05 Sep 2004 Paul Parsons
Cardiff Central (Bute Park - north) ST1777 1 17 Jun 2003 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 07 Apr 1997 David Gilmore
Penylan (Rothamsted), Cardiff ST199789 1 20 May 1989 Roger Smith, Vicki Smith
Barry (Sherbourne Close) ST099696 1 16 Apr 2020 Stephen Passey
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 28 Mar 2012 David Painter
Gelligaer ST131971 1 30 Apr 2000 Geri Thomas
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 07 Jul 2000 Barry Stewart, P.J. Llewellyn
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS58469949 1 06 Jun 2014 Barry Stewart
Oxwich Point SS5185 0 1980 Anthony Simpson
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 18 Aug 2013 David Painter
Abernant (upper) and Werfa SO01990316 1 26 May 2013 Mark Evans
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 19 Sep 2002 Veronica Shenston
Maesteg, Cwmfelin SS8689 4 25 May 2005 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Cwm Ivy Marsh SS4494 1 29 Apr 1999 David Painter
Cadle / Glan-yr-afon Isaf SS6297 0 04 Oct 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White, Rob Taylor
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 12 Oct 2001 Mark Evans
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 30 May 2009 Jenny Colley
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 2 10 May 2011 Jenny Colley
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 24 May 2012 Mike Hogan
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 07 Sep 2016 David Painter
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 01 May 2014 Adam Mantell
Llys Nini (Celtic Wildflowers Nursery) SS608996 1 27 Jan 2021 Barry Stewart
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 Mar 2000 Mark Evans
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 14 May 1998 Barry Stewart
Summerhouse Point SS995665 1 31 Oct 2001 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Kenfig Dunes (east) SS8081 2 23 Sep 2006 Steve Moon
Cwmbach (Ton-Ty-Pel), Aberdare SO033013 1 22 Aug 2003 Mark Evans
Cwmbach West/Ynys Fields SO01530243 2 30 Aug 2019 Mark Evans
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 14 May 2005 Mark Evans
Howe's field, Mewslade SS423876 1 04 Jun 2011 Barry Stewart
Castle upon Alun [north] SS9075 1 10 Oct 2012 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 05 Oct 2013 David Painter
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 26 May 2004 Veronica Shenston
Pant St Brides SS895757 1 14 Feb 2019 George M. Tordoff
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 08 May 2006 Mark Evans
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 10 Feb 2011 Rob and Linda Nottage
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 19 Jun 2014 Jenny Colley
Southerndown SS888733 1 30 Aug 2003 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, Stefan Golaswezski
Nantyffyllon, Maesteg SS851926 1 03 Sep 2003 Paul Parsons
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 02 Apr 1996 David Gilmore
Broadway, Llanblethian, Cowbridge SS991741 1 12 May 2007 John Sherwood
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 31 Aug 2012 Mark Evans
Oxwich NNR (central) 1km square SS5087 0 1980 Anthony Simpson
Nitten Field, Mewslade SS423875 1 23 Jun 2009 Barry Stewart
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 29 Jul 1999 Linda Nottage, Rob Nottage
Coed Garnllwyd Nature Reserve, Llancarfan ST058713 1 31 Oct 2017 Rob and Linda Nottage
Hermon SS533954 1 30 Sep 2000 Barry Stewart, Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 30 Jun 2010 David Painter
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 08 Jun 2014 Jenny Colley
Waunwyllt Wood, Merthyr SO043039 2 20 Mar 2005 Mark Evans
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 11 Mar 1996 David Gilmore
Howe's field, Mewslade SS423876 6 30 Aug 2008 Barry Stewart
Rhydycar West, Merthyr SO046051 1 27 May 2005 Mike Hogan, Mark Evans
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 02 Apr 1996 David Gilmore
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 27 May 2001 Jenny Colley, Barry Stewart, Rob Colley, Sandra Stewart
Dunraven Park (east wood) SS889727 1 23 Aug 2019 George Tordoff & Martin Tordoff
Mill Park, Cowbridge SS991744 1 22 Jun 2012 John Sherwood
Rest Bay, Porthcawl SS808779 1 22 Aug 2008 S.J. Moon
Penllergaer SS6398 1 25 May 2004 Barry Stewart
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 14 Sep 2002 David Painter
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 09 Jun 2012 Jenny Colley
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 14 Aug 2015 David Painter
Dunraven bay SS88887270 1 21 Aug 2018 Paul Parsons
Old Hall Gardens, Cowbridge SS991749 0 31 Aug 2018 John Sherwood, Linda and Rob Nottage
Pilton Green, Ty Capel SS448869 1 02 May 1997 Anon (Uni Crew), Steve Walmsley
Cwmbach (Ton-Ty-Pel), Aberdare SO033013 2 16 May 2002 Mark Evans
Merthyr Tydfil (G. Fleming) SO0406 0 22 Sep 1908 George Fleming
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 May 2002 David Gilmore
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 14 Sep 2005 Paul Parsons
Lavernock Point ST1868 1 19 Sep 2008 George M. Tordoff
Cynllan Wood, Dolau, Llanharan ST004825 1 15 May 2004 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 20 Apr 2007 David Painter
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 03 Sep 2002 David Painter
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 23 Apr 2003 Linda, Rob Nottage
Maesteg, Moel Cynhordy (north) SS8890 1 29 Aug 2008 Martyn Hnatiuk
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 04 May 1999 Barry Stewart, Rob Colley
Coed-y-Bedw NR & surrounds, Pentyrch ST1086282588 1 31 May 2013 Mark Evans
Hensol (Vale of Glamorgan Hotel - grounds) ST049781 1 11 Sep 2002 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, David Slade
Forest Farm, Whitchurch, Cardiff ST1380 1 07 Aug 2005 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Wick SS929718 1 05 Oct 2000 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, Stefan Golaswezski
Senghenydd ST118909 1 26 Apr 2010 Tony Williams
Abercregan SS84639697 1 25 May 2017 Paul Parsons
Howe's field, Mewslade SS423876 1 18 Sep 2009 B. Stewart & R.J. Rigdon
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 06 Mar 2013 David Painter
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 21 Apr 2013 Jenny Colley
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 25 Mar 2014 Adam Mantell
Maeslas ST19158337 1 08 May 2020 Paul Challinor
Neath Town Centre SS7596 0 1990 Anthoney White
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 01 May 2004 David Painter
Creigiau garden ST081818 1 14 Mar 2020 Howard Burt
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 03 Jun 2004 Linda, Rob Nottage
Rest Bay, Porthcawl SS808779 1 14 Sep 2004 Steve Moon
Crymlyn Bog SS687942 1 06 Aug 2010 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Llys Nini (Celtic Wildflowers Nursery) SS608996 1 18 Jun 2021 Barry Stewart
Neath Town Centre SS7596 0 1979 Anthoney White
Lavernock Nature Reserve (north) ST1868 1 14 Aug 2019 George Tordoff & Dan Hoare
Maesteg (north) SS8591 1 18 Apr 2011 P. Parsons
Ton-ty-pel, Cwmbach SO033016 1 04 May 2008 Mark Evans
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 21 May 2003 Veronica Shenston
hb garden ST081818 1 11 Jun 2015 Howard Burt
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 1997 David Painter
Kilvey Hill (south), Swansea SS6794 0 07 Aug 1995 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 30 May 2009 Rob and Linda Nottage
Cwm Ivy Marsh SS4494 0 27 Apr 1999 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Parc Bryn Tirion SS648986 1 28 May 1997 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Llangyfelach SS6498 1 15 May 1999 Rosie Haste
Llangyfelach SS6498 0 1999 Rosie Haste
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 01 Apr 2001 David Gilmore
Swansea Vale (TV4) SS688987 1 02 Aug 2005 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Crymlyn Bog NR (west) SS6894 0 Oct 1996 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (south) SS8691 1 17 Aug 2001 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 16 May 2002 Mark Evans
Brynllywarth, Llangynwyd SS87568766 1 27 Aug 2016 Paul Parsons
Rest Bay, Porthcawl SS808779 1 08 May 2005 Steve Moon
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 28 May 2003 Mark Evans
Egerton Grey, Porthkerry ST089663 1 29 May 2001 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Senghenydd ST118909 1 06 Apr 2011 Tony Williams
Swansea Vale SS6997 0 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 11 Apr 2004 Mark Evans
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 29 May 2001 David Painter
Crymlyn Bog NR (west) SS6894 0 Jun 1996 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 0 07 Aug 1998 David Painter
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 22 Aug 2009 David Painter
Manselfield SS595886 1 24 Feb 2003 Barry Stewart
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 23 Apr 2013 Jenny Colley
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 24 Apr 2005 Mark Evans
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 24 May 2017 Jenny Colley
Senghenydd ST118909 1 15 May 2011 Tony Williams
Parc Slip Nature Park, Tondu SS881842 1 08 Apr 2015 Vaughn Matthews
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS58469949 1 04 Feb 2020 Barry Stewart
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 08 May 2002 David Gilmore
Cyfarthfa park SO04230774 1 26 Apr 2022 Martin Bell
Nant Llwnog SO099019 1 13 Aug 2022 Martin Bell

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