''Agonopterix cinerariae'' is a

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of the family Depressariidae. It is found on the

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. The

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is 17–20 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous with a few darker fawn-ochreous shades and scattered with black dots. The hindwings are very pale, shining whitish ochreous.lepiforum.de
/ref> The larvae feed on '' Senecio halimifolius'' and '' Senecio heritieri''. They

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the leaves of their host plant. Mining takes place the upper and under surface of the leaves, causing a slightly puckered appearance. Larvae can be found from April to May.

References

Moths described in 1908 Agonopterix Moths of Africa {{Agonopterix-stub