Adelidae – Adelinae – Nemophora cupriacella – Coppery Longhorn
STATUS – Not listed in Harrison & Sterling (1988) – Probably very localised in the county. On Devil’s-bit Scabious, Small Scabious and Teasel
ID POINTERS – Antennae are a little longer than forewing. Forewing is a metallic golden-green, basal half. Reddish or purplish beyond. Giving it an overall coppery appearance.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during the day in late June – August
IMAGES – Buxton, Derbyshire – Rowan Wakefield©
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