7.007 BF149  -  Adelidae -  Adelinae - Adela cuprella - Sallow Longhorn - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data        day-flying - Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Adelidae Other Name/s: Early Long-horn ID Difficulty:  Red - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: Small Long-horn (Nemophora minimella)
ID pointers: Very long whitish antenna, three times the length of the forewing. Bronze or greenish metallic forewings.
Distribution:  Status unknown in Derbyshire due to insufficient data – Probably widespread throughout the county, but local. Difficult to see and identify as they tend to stay high up in the leaf canopy of Sallow Trees.
Flight Period: April /  -  On the wing during the day in April Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Bryan Barnacle  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 14-16mm
Food Plant: Sallow
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IMAGES BELOW:  Froggat, Derbyshire – Bryan Barnacle ©

 
 

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