7.006 BF150 - Adelidae - Adelinae - Adela reaumurella - Green Longhorn

7.006 BF150 - Adelidae - Adelinae - Adela reaumurella - Green Longhorn - (Linnaeus, 1758)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Adelidae

Other Name/s: Green Long-horn

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Very long whitish antenna, three times the length of the forewing. Bronze or greenish metallic forewings.

Distribution: Widespread and abundant in woodlands throughout the county. They can swarm during mid and late May.

Flight Period: April / May / June / - On the wing during the day in April – June Can often swarm in May

*** Last updated on 9 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 14-18mm

Food Plant: Leaf Litter

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Adela reaumurella – Green ( Oak ) Long-horn – Tony Davison

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