7.001 BF148 - Adelidae-Adelinae - Nemophora degeerella
7.001 BF148  – Yellow-banded Longhorn  – Nemophora degeerella  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        day-flying – Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Adelidae  >> Adelinae
Other Name/s: Yellow-barred Long-horn,
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Adela croesella
ID pointers: Very long antenna, four times the length of the forewing. Golden brown with yellow veins and an obvious yellow bar through middle of forewing edged blackish blue.
Distribution:  Common in woodlands throughout the county, most records from the south
General Comment: None
Flight Period: May /  June –  On the wing during the day in May – July  Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Jane & Phil Lester  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 16-23mm
Food Plant: Larvae feed on leaf litter on the ground.
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.

Selected Images:  Curbar, Derbyshire – Jane & Phil Lester ©



Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1977 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2015 - 2015)
(click legend below to show/hide datasets)
This chart summarises all available historical occurrence records collated by ISO week of the year. It reflects recorder effort and sampling distribution as well as true biological activity, and should be interpreted as an indicative pattern of seasonal occurrence rather than a statistically controlled abundance or phenology model.

Distribution Map for Nemophora degeerella

Found 147 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 68 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 79 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Nemophora degeerella

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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Monthly Records By Year: Nemophora degeerella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Nemophora degeerella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Nemophora degeerella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Nemophora degeerella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Nemophora degeerella
AGR: -5.69%   |   Total % Change: -76.9%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Nemophora degeerella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Nemophora degeerella

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Nemophora degeerella – 147 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site Name Tetrad Date Count Stage Recorder Source RecordKey
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough SK09G 27/06/2025 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43979747
Hakenthorpe, Sheffield SK48B 15/06/2025 1 adult spabatherfiona vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42479572
Parkbank wood SK38F 14/06/2025 1 adult Jim Horsfall vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42291044
Cromford Canal SK35G 13/06/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42267892
Blacka wood SK28Q 12/06/2025 1 Adult Isobel Sexton vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42229117
Baker Road, Chesterfield, England, GB SK36Y 12/06/2025 1 Adult richajp93 vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42591095
Greave's Piece, Owler Bar SK27Y 11/06/2025 1 Adult probreviceps vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42212027
DWT Wyver Lane SK34P 10/06/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42186772
upper cromford garden SK25Y 08/06/2025 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42133053
Derby DELE, UK SK32R 07/06/2025 1 adult moofour21 vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42135449
DWT Wyver Lane SK34P 03/06/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42045967
Gleadless Valley LNR, Land near Newfield School SK38L 03/06/2025 1 adult Mella, Pete vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42040647
DWT Wyver Lane SK34P 28/05/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41951144
Gleadless Valley LNR (land near Newfield School) SK38L 27/05/2025 1 Adult Mella, Pete vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42142425
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod Clough SK09G 24/05/2025 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43979336
Etherow CP SJ99Q 23/05/2025 1 adult Marriott, Ant vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42101480
Markham Vale South Tip SK47K 23/05/2025 8 adult Radford, Mark vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41765018
Linacre Wood SK37G 20/05/2025 1 adult Harvey, Martin C. vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41755866
Stoke Wood, Stoney Middleton SK27I 18/06/2024 1 Adult Moores, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38722950
Blackwell Trail SK45I 16/06/2024 2 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36751264
Monsal Trail, Bakewell SK26I 14/06/2024 1 Adult RHODRI WILLIAM THOMAS vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36432092
Bow Wood SK35D 14/06/2024 1 adult Dinsdale, Kay vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36463827
Lantern Pike, Little Hayfield, High Peak SKNG, UK SK08J 12/06/2024 1 Adult roger cliffe vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36399542
Haddon Park SK26I 12/06/2024 1 adult Hewitt, Jane vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39762858
Haddon Park SK26I 12/06/2024 2 adult Hewitt, Jane vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39762859
Clough Wood (Darley Bridge) - S SK26K 12/06/2024 10 Adult Dunn, Rod vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36402792
High Lees (SK) SK28F 12/06/2024 8 adult Christopher Blakey vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36418506
Hood Brook (SK) SK28G 12/06/2024 5 adult Christopher Blakey vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36418505
DWT Wyver Lane SK34P 12/06/2024 2 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36407490
Forbes Hole LNR SK43W 10/06/2024 1 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36370721
Cromford, Matlock, England, GB SK25Y 08/06/2024 1 Adult Holly James vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36353051
Dronfield SBE, UK SK38Q 06/06/2024 1 Adult Elena Obradovic vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36299621
Sheffield S, UK SK38Q 06/06/2024 1 Adult Elena Obradovic vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36319468
Sheffield SBU, UK SK38Q 06/06/2024 1 Adult Elena Obradovic vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36320528
DWT Wyver Lane SK34P 05/06/2024 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36287394
Manners Wood, Bakewell SK26I 04/06/2024 1 Adult Trevor Marshall vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36269318
Derbyshire, UK SK26J 04/06/2024 1 Adult Trevor Marshall vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36269894
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough SK09G 03/06/2024 2 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36773496
Sheffield, South Yorkshire SK38L 03/06/2024 5 Adult Andy Hill vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36444138
cromford canal SK35L 02/06/2024 10 adult Pritchard, Alison vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36235093
Gleadless Valley LNR (land near Newfield School) SK38L 02/06/2024 1 Adult Mella, Pete vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36221703
bow wood, matlock SK35D 01/06/2024 20 adult Pritchard, Alison vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36213179
South Street, Alfreton, England, GB SK45J 01/06/2024 1 Adult arthurolive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36230728
Creswell SK57M 01/06/2024 1 Adult Rowan McCulloch vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36353034
Sheffield, UK SK48B 29/05/2024 1 Adult spabatherfiona vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36168000
Beauchief, Sheffield, UK SK38F 26/05/2024 1 Adult Trevor Marshall vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36139617
Gillifield Wood SK37E 28/06/2023 1 adult Stirrups , Jessica vc57_irecords_extract iBRC31159266
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough SK09G 24/06/2023 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36336354
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough SK09G 17/06/2023 3 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36336190
Longshaw Estate SK27N 16/06/2023 20 adult Nelson, Luke vc57_irecords_extract iBRC32125683
Etherow CP SJ99Q 08/06/2023 1 adult Higginson-Tranter, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC30749553
Moorthorpe Way, Sheffield, England, GB SK48B 28/05/2023 1 Adult yaffel7 vc57_irecords_extract iBRC30540663
Owlthorpe Fields SK48B 18/06/2022 1 Adult Jackson, Phil vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25860960
South Yorkshire, UK SK48B 18/06/2022 1 Adult Phil Jackson vc57_irecords_extract iBRC26096572
Kinder Bank, Hayfield SK08N 16/06/2022 1 adult Hewitt, Jane vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34105962
Woodcote Wood SK31P 16/06/2022 1 adult Harding, Ian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC27022533
Sett Valley SJ98X 12/06/2022 1 adult Marriott, Ant vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25951135
Sheffield, UK SK48B 09/06/2022 1 Adult spabatherfiona vc57_irecords_extract iBRC26102664
Owlthorpe Fields SK48B 04/06/2022 2 Adult Jackson, Phil vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25634743
South Yorkshire, UK SK48B 04/06/2022 1 Adult Phil Jackson vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25634845
Moorthorpe Dell, Sheffield, England, GB SK48B 29/05/2022 1 Adult yaffel7 vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25549246
Moorthorpe Way, Sheffield, England, GB SK48B 29/05/2022 1 Adult yaffel7 vc57_irecords_extract iBRC26248443
South Yorkshire, UK SK48B 28/05/2022 1 Adult Phil Jackson vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25540658
Owlthorpe Fields SK48B 28/05/2022 2 Adult Jackson, Phil vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25553432
Trowell Marsh LNR SK43U 23/05/2022 5 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25496435
Heanor DEGH, UK SK44I 18/05/2022 1 Adult lucyb_ vc57_irecords_extract iBRC25440516
Mercaston, Derbyshire SK24R 02/07/2021 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC46664421
Chesterfield Canal towpath, New Brimington [centroid] SK47C 15/06/2020 1 Adult Godfrey, A. vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33985813
kedlestone hay wood SK34A 15/07/2019 10 Adult nick brown vc57_irecords_extract iBRC12473008
Ladybower Wood NR SK28D 27/06/2019 1 Adult Steve Price @ Sorby NHS outing vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39702337
Lightwood, Buxton SK07M 21/06/2019 1 adult Orridge, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35097771
Etherow CP SJ99Q 19/06/2019 1 Adult Marriott, Antony vc57_irecords_extract iBRC10526314
Roman Lakes SJ98T 16/06/2019 2 Adult Higginson-Tranter, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC10457590
Sheffield S, UK SK38V 16/06/2019 1 Adult Lee Martin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34840442
Birch Vale SK08I 10/06/2019 2 adult Hewitt, Jane vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35072071
Graves Park SK38L 09/06/2019 1 Adult Mella, Pete vc57_irecords_extract iBRC22053604
Breaston Lagoon SK43R 07/06/2019 1 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC10423516
Allestree, Derby SK34K 06/06/2019 2 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC10394226
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 06/06/2019 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34919017
kedleston hay wood SK34A 05/06/2019 20 Adult john barker vc57_irecords_extract iBRC10377121
Derbyshire, UK SK07M 18/06/2018 1 Adult Orridge, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC22508379
Lightwood SK07M 18/06/2018 1 adult Orridge, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC49168181
BROWN LOW SJ99V 13/06/2018 3 adult BISSITT, ANDREW vc57_irecords_extract iBRC6985806
Birch Vale SK08I 11/06/2018 1 adult Hewitt, Jane vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40107286
Coombs Dale SK27H 07/06/2018 30 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34059699
Sawley ash tip SK43V 07/06/2018 4 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC6899112
Moss Valley Woodlands SK38Q 06/06/2018 20 adult Thompson, Clare, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Tr vc57_irecords_extract iBRC6903861
Pioneer Meadows LNR SK43P 02/06/2018 1 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC6882107
Forbes Hole SK43W 12/06/2017 8 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC5106094
Hilton Gravel Pits, DWT Reserve SK23K 10/06/2017 1 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC5106005
Swadlincote Woodlands SK31E 04/06/2017 1 Adult Canning, Jason vc57_irecords_extract iBRC5037069
Locko Plantation, Pilsley SK46G 04/07/2016 1 adult Avison, Colin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC4417161
ETHEROW COUNTRY PARK SJ99Q 08/06/2016 3 adult BISSITT, ANDREW vc57_irecords_extract iBRC4439757
Moss Valley Derbyshire SK48A 08/06/2016 1 Adult Whiteley, Derek vc57_irecords_extract iBRC3276617
Birch Vale SK08I 07/06/2016 1 adult Hewitt, Jane vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41008246
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 05/06/2016 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34908845
Pleasley Colliery NR, Pleasley SK46X 05/06/2016 1 Adult BUDWORTH, Mr D., CLARKE, Mr D.A., COX, Mr K., HORS vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP0IB
Blacka Moor and Plantation SK28V 27/06/2015 1 adult Watchorn, Andrew vc57_irecords_extract iBRC23924124
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 20/06/2015 10 Adult Faulkner, Peter vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34907994
Carvers Rocks area, Harsthorne, Swadlincote SK32G 18/06/2015 1 Adult Dave Budworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP9NG
Coton Wood, Coton in the Elms, Swadlincote SK21M 17/06/2015 1 Larval Mine Dave Budworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP9NF
Ashover, Derbyshire SK36L 17/06/2015 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC12917825
Calver and River Derwent SK27M 09/06/2014 1 adult Watchorn, Andrew vc57_irecords_extract iBRC48401894
Hillside, The Hillock, Curbur, Calver SK27M 06/06/2014 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP9IP
Avenue Washlands NR, Wingerworth SK36Y 01/07/2012 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP7W0
Bilberry Wood, Ambergate SK35L 25/06/2012 4 Adult Dave Budworth;P. Patrick vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP7U6
Avenue Washlands Nature Reserve SK36Z 24/06/2012 1 Adult Katie Hadwin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC142778
Crich Chase,Ambergate SK35L 09/06/2012 1 Adult K.R. Huston vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COY2X
Eaton Wood, Uttoxeter SK13D 24/06/2011 1 Adult K.R. Huston vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COTVG
Belper Parks LNR,Belper SK34N 15/06/2011 1 Adult K.R. Huston vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP6ZI
Crich Chase,Ambergate SK35L 11/06/2011 1 Adult K.R. Huston vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP6YU
Clough Wood,Darley Dale SK26Q 07/06/2011 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COXO7
Breaston Lagoon,Long Eaton SK43R 05/06/2011 1 Adult Bryce, Marion vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COXNX
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall SK32U 03/06/2011 11 Adult Dave Budworth;D.A. Clarke;P. Patrick vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP6Y5
Jim Mart Lower NR,Press Lane,Alton SK36S 03/06/2011 1 Adult P. Beard vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COXNE
The Avenue Washlands Reserve SK36Y 29/05/2011 1 Adult sabbott1 vc57_irecords_extract iBRC142798
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,Worksop SK57J 24/05/2011 1 Adult K.R. Huston vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COXN5
Limb Valley Bottom, Gleadless, Sheffield SK38B 23/06/2010 1 Adult D. Whiteley vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5HA
Marlborough Rd,Long Eaton SK43X 19/06/2010 1 Adult Bryce, Marion vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5F4
Breaton (lagoon),Long Eaton SK43R 15/06/2010 1 Adult Bryce, Marion vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5EC
Exhibition Plantation,Golden Valley,Ripley SK45F 12/06/2010 1 Adult Bryce, Marion vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX40
Stanley Common,Stanley SK44A 13/06/2009 1 Adult BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., CLARKE, Mr D.A., S vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP4PD
High Tor,Matlock SK25Z 10/06/2008 1 Adult Bryce, Marion vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP489
Carvers Rocks (new plantation),Hartshorne,Swadlincote SK32G 26/06/2006 15 Adult Topliss, Neil vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CORRF
Ladycroft Ave,Buxton SK07S 24/06/2006 1 Adult Orridge, Steve vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COVYR
Grindleford SK27N 24/06/2006 100 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COVYV
Coppice Wood,Hathersage SK27P 24/06/2006 50 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COVYW
Robin Wood SK32M 23/06/2006 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34678955
Robin Wood (centre area track), Ticknall SK32M 23/06/2006 1 Adult Dave Budworth;W. Soar vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP30S
Buxton SK, UK SK07S 18/06/2006 1 Adult Orridge, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC22503424
Ladycroft Ave,Buxton SK07S 17/06/2006 1 Adult Orridge, Steve vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COVXR
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 17/06/2006 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP2ZF
Clough Wood-Darley Bridge SK26Q 04/06/2006 3 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP2X8
South Wood, Calke, Ticknall SK32Q 01/06/2006 1 Adult Finch, Graham Leonard vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COS7P
Foremark Resr, Ticknall SK32G 11/06/2005 3 Adult Topliss, Neil vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CORHT
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 31/05/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP1OO
Dimminsdale NR, Calke, Ticknall SK32Q 03/06/2003 1 Adult BUDWORTH, Mr D., WILLIAMS, Mr M.J., WILLIAMS, Mrs vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COR1C
Linton area, Swadlincote SK21S 14/06/2002 2 Adult N.J. Law vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP1GI
Palterton (railway track), Bolsover SK46U 11/06/2000 6 Adult N. Jones vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP1E0
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall SK32R 06/06/1998 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COVEU
Ticknall Limeyards (Open area), Ticknall SK32L 24/06/1997 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP9WW
Moss Valley, Dalry Lum area (site not precise) SK47J 21/06/1993 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COV9U
Hay Wood National Trust SK27N 30/06/1979 1 Adult Whiteley, Derek vc57_irecords_extract iBRC12125158
Carvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,Swadlincote SK32G 22/06/1979 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COQBB
Limb Valley SK38B 26/06/1978 1 Adult Whiteley, Derek vc57_irecords_extract iBRC3890341
Limb Valley SK38B 25/06/1978 1 Adult Whiteley, Derek vc57_irecords_extract iBRC20494333
Dowey Lumb, Dronfield SK38Q 25/05/1977 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP0KB

 
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