Heliozela hammoniella       Nemophora cupriacella
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 ©

7.001 BF148 - Adelidae-Adelinae - Nemophora degeerella
Nemophora degeerella – Jane u0026 Phil Lester
7.001 BF148 - Adelidae-Adelinae - Nemophora degeerella


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7.001 BF148 - Nemophora degeerella Curbar, Derbyshire - Photo by Jane & Phil Lester©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1977 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2015 - 2015)
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Distribution Map for Nemophora degeerella

Found 146 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 67 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: -5.62%   |   Total % Change: -76.5%

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 – 146 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G27/06/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979747
Hakenthorpe, SheffieldSK48B15/06/20251Adultspabatherfionavc57_irecords_extractiBRC42479572
Parkbank woodSK38F14/06/20251adultJim Horsfallvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42291044
Cromford CanalSK35G13/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42267892
Blacka woodSK28Q12/06/20251AdultIsobel Sextonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42229117
Baker Road, Chesterfield, England, GBSK36Y12/06/20251Adultrichajp93vc57_irecords_extractiBRC42591095
Greave's Piece, Owler BarSK27Y11/06/20251Adultprobrevicepsvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42212027
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P10/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42186772
upper cromford gardenSK25Y08/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42133053
Gleadless Valley LNR, Land near Newfield SchoolSK38L03/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42040647
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P03/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42045967
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P28/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41951144
Gleadless Valley LNR (land near Newfield School)SK38L27/05/20251AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42142425
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod CloughSK09G24/05/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979336
Markham Vale South TipSK47K23/05/20258adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41765018
Etherow CPSJ99Q23/05/20251adultMarriott, Antvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42101480
Linacre WoodSK37G20/05/20251adultHarvey, Martin C.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC41755866
Stoke Wood, Stoney MiddletonSK27I18/06/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38722950
Blackwell TrailSK45I16/06/20242AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC36751264
Monsal Trail, BakewellSK26I14/06/20241AdultRHODRI WILLIAM THOMASvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36432092
Bow WoodSK35D14/06/20241adultDinsdale, Kayvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36463827
Lantern Pike, Little Hayfield, High Peak SKNG, UKSK08J12/06/20241Adultroger cliffevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36399542
Clough Wood (Darley Bridge) - SSK26K12/06/202410AdultDunn, Rodvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36402792
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P12/06/20242adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36407490
Hood Brook (SK)SK28G12/06/20245adultChristopher Blakeyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36418505
High Lees (SK)SK28F12/06/20248adultChristopher Blakeyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36418506
Haddon ParkSK26I12/06/20241adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC39762858
Haddon ParkSK26I12/06/20242adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC39762859
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W10/06/20241adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36370721
Cromford, Matlock, England, GBSK25Y08/06/20241AdultHolly Jamesvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36353051
Dronfield SBE, UKSK38Q06/06/20241AdultElena Obradovicvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36299621
Sheffield S, UKSK38Q06/06/20241AdultElena Obradovicvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36319468
Sheffield SBU, UKSK38Q06/06/20241AdultElena Obradovicvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36320528
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P05/06/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36287394
Manners Wood, BakewellSK26I04/06/20241AdultTrevor Marshallvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36269318
Derbyshire, UKSK26J04/06/20241AdultTrevor Marshallvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36269894
Sheffield, South YorkshireSK38L03/06/20245AdultAndy Hillvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36444138
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G03/06/20242adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36773496
Gleadless Valley LNR (land near Newfield School)SK38L02/06/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36221703
cromford canalSK35L02/06/202410adultPritchard, Alisonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36235093
bow wood, matlockSK35D01/06/202420adultPritchard, Alisonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36213179
South Street, Alfreton, England, GBSK45J01/06/20241Adultarthurolivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36230728
CreswellSK57M01/06/20241AdultRowan McCullochvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36353034
Sheffield, UKSK48B29/05/20241Adultspabatherfionavc57_irecords_extractiBRC36168000
Beauchief, Sheffield, UKSK38F26/05/20241AdultTrevor Marshallvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36139617
Gillifield WoodSK37E28/06/20231adultStirrups , Jessicavc57_irecords_extractiBRC31159266
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G24/06/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336354
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G17/06/20233adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336190
Longshaw EstateSK27N16/06/202320adultNelson, Lukevc57_irecords_extractiBRC32125683
Etherow CPSJ99Q08/06/20231adultHigginson-Tranter, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC30749553
Moorthorpe Way, Sheffield, England, GBSK48B28/05/20231Adultyaffel7vc57_irecords_extractiBRC30540663
Owlthorpe FieldsSK48B18/06/20221AdultJackson, Philvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25860960
South Yorkshire, UKSK48B18/06/20221AdultPhil Jacksonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC26096572
Woodcote WoodSK31P16/06/20221adultHarding, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC27022533
Kinder Bank, HayfieldSK08N16/06/20221adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34105962
Sett ValleySJ98X12/06/20221adultMarriott, Antvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25951135
Sheffield, UKSK48B09/06/20221Adultspabatherfionavc57_irecords_extractiBRC26102664
Owlthorpe FieldsSK48B04/06/20222AdultJackson, Philvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25634743
South Yorkshire, UKSK48B04/06/20221AdultPhil Jacksonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25634845
Moorthorpe Dell, Sheffield, England, GBSK48B29/05/20221Adultyaffel7vc57_irecords_extractiBRC25549246
Moorthorpe Way, Sheffield, England, GBSK48B29/05/20221Adultyaffel7vc57_irecords_extractiBRC26248443
South Yorkshire, UKSK48B28/05/20221AdultPhil Jacksonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25540658
Owlthorpe FieldsSK48B28/05/20222AdultJackson, Philvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25553432
Trowell Marsh LNRSK43U23/05/20225adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25496435
Heanor DEGH, UKSK44I18/05/20221Adultlucyb_vc57_irecords_extractiBRC25440516
Mercaston, DerbyshireSK24R02/07/20211adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46664421
Chesterfield Canal towpath, New Brimington [centroid]SK47C15/06/20201AdultGodfrey, A.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC33985813
kedlestone hay woodSK34A15/07/201910Adultnick brownvc57_irecords_extractiBRC12473008
Ladybower Wood NRSK28D27/06/20191AdultSteve Price @ Sorby NHS outingvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39702337
Lightwood, BuxtonSK07M21/06/20191adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35097771
Etherow CPSJ99Q19/06/20191AdultMarriott, Antonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC10526314
Roman LakesSJ98T16/06/20192AdultHigginson-Tranter, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC10457590
Sheffield S, UKSK38V16/06/20191AdultLee Martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34840442
Birch ValeSK08I10/06/20192adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35072071
Graves ParkSK38L09/06/20191AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22053604
Breaston LagoonSK43R07/06/20191adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC10423516
Allestree, DerbySK34K06/06/20192adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC10394226
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S06/06/20191AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34919017
kedleston hay woodSK34A05/06/201920Adultjohn barkervc57_irecords_extractiBRC10377121
Derbyshire, UKSK07M18/06/20181AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22508379
LightwoodSK07M18/06/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49168181
BROWN LOWSJ99V13/06/20183adultBISSITT, ANDREWvc57_irecords_extractiBRC6985806
Birch ValeSK08I11/06/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40107286
Coombs DaleSK27H07/06/201830AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34059699
Sawley ash tipSK43V07/06/20184adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC6899112
Moss Valley WoodlandsSK38Q06/06/201820adultThompson, Clare, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trvc57_irecords_extractiBRC6903861
Pioneer Meadows LNRSK43P02/06/20181adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC6882107
Forbes HoleSK43W12/06/20178adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC5106094
Hilton Gravel Pits, DWT ReserveSK23K10/06/20171adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC5106005
Swadlincote WoodlandsSK31E04/06/20171AdultCanning, Jasonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC5037069
Locko Plantation, PilsleySK46G04/07/20161adultAvison, Colinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC4417161
Moss Valley DerbyshireSK48A08/06/20161AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3276617
ETHEROW COUNTRY PARKSJ99Q08/06/20163adultBISSITT, ANDREWvc57_irecords_extractiBRC4439757
Birch ValeSK08I07/06/20161adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41008246
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S05/06/20161AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34908845
Pleasley Colliery NR, PleasleySK46X05/06/20161AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., CLARKE, Mr D.A., COX, Mr K., HORSvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0IB
Blacka Moor and PlantationSK28V27/06/20151adultWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC23924124
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S20/06/201510AdultFaulkner, Petervc57_irecords_extractiBRC34907994
Carvers Rocks area, Harsthorne, SwadlincoteSK32G18/06/20151AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9NG
Ashover, DerbyshireSK36L17/06/20151adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC12917825
Coton Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21M17/06/20151Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9NF
Calver and River DerwentSK27M09/06/20141adultWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48401894
Hillside, The Hillock, Curbur, CalverSK27M06/06/20141AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9IP
Avenue Washlands NR, WingerworthSK36Y01/07/20121AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7W0
Bilberry Wood, AmbergateSK35L25/06/20124AdultDave Budworth;P. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7U6
Avenue Washlands Nature ReserveSK36Z24/06/20121AdultKatie Hadwinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC142778
Crich Chase,AmbergateSK35L09/06/20121AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY2X
Eaton Wood, UttoxeterSK13D24/06/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTVG
Belper Parks LNR,BelperSK34N15/06/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6ZI
Crich Chase,AmbergateSK35L11/06/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6YU
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26Q07/06/20111AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXO7
Breaston Lagoon,Long EatonSK43R05/06/20111AdultBryce, Marionvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXNX
Jim Mart Lower NR,Press Lane,AltonSK36S03/06/20111AdultP. Beardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXNE
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32U03/06/201111AdultDave Budworth;D.A. Clarke;P. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6Y5
The Avenue Washlands ReserveSK36Y29/05/20111Adultsabbott1vc57_irecords_extractiBRC142798
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,WorksopSK57J24/05/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXN5
Limb Valley Bottom, Gleadless, SheffieldSK38B23/06/20101AdultD. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5HA
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X19/06/20101AdultBryce, Marionvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5F4
Breaton (lagoon),Long EatonSK43R15/06/20101AdultBryce, Marionvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5EC
Exhibition Plantation,Golden Valley,RipleySK45F12/06/20101AdultBryce, Marionvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX40
Stanley Common,StanleySK44A13/06/20091AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., CLARKE, Mr D.A., Svc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4PD
High Tor,MatlockSK25Z10/06/20081AdultBryce, Marionvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP489
Carvers Rocks (new plantation),Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G26/06/200615AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORRF
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S24/06/20061AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVYR
GrindlefordSK27N24/06/2006100AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVYV
Coppice Wood,HathersageSK27P24/06/200650AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVYW
Robin WoodSK32M23/06/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678955
Robin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M23/06/20061AdultDave Budworth;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP30S
Buxton SK, UKSK07S18/06/20061AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22503424
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S17/06/20061AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVXR
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A17/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2ZF
Clough Wood-Darley BridgeSK26Q04/06/20063AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2X8
South Wood, Calke, TicknallSK32Q01/06/20061AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS7P
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32G11/06/20053AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORHT
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R31/05/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1OO
Dimminsdale NR, Calke, TicknallSK32Q03/06/20031AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WILLIAMS, Mr M.J., WILLIAMS, Mrs vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR1C
Linton area, SwadlincoteSK21S14/06/20022AdultN.J. Lawvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1GI
Palterton (railway track), BolsoverSK46U11/06/20006AdultN. Jonesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1E0
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R06/06/19981AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVEU
Ticknall Limeyards (Open area), TicknallSK32L24/06/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9WW
Moss Valley, Dalry Lum area (site not precise)SK47J21/06/19931AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV9U
Hay Wood National TrustSK27N30/06/19791AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC12125158
Carvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G22/06/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQBB
Limb ValleySK38B26/06/19781AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3890341
Limb ValleySK38B25/06/19781AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC20494333
Dowey Lumb, DronfieldSK38Q25/05/19771AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0KB

 
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