Agonopterix flavicomella

(Engel, 1907)

Hodges# 0880

Etymology

Agonopterix: Combines the Latin agon, meaning “contest” or “an assembly,” and pterix, meaning “wing.”

flavicomella: Combines the Latin flavus, meaning “yellow” or “golden blonde,” and coma, meaning “hair” with the suffix ella, meaning “small.”

Pronunciation

ag-uhn-op-triks flav-uh-com-el-uh

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the verified sightings of the Agonopterix flavicomella in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).

Documented North American Sightings as of 3/12/2020

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2019-07-04	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult Confirmed

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2019-07-04 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult Confirmed

Agonopterix flavicomella Sightings by Month

Floral Associates

Agonopterix flavicomella caterpillars have been documented feeding on a few species in the carrot (Apiaceae) family.

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Apiales
Apiaceae	Heracleum spp.	cow parsnip and hogweed
	Taenidia integerrima	yellow pimpernel