7.006 BF150 – Adelidae – Adelinae – Adela reaumurella

Adelidae – Adelinae – Adela reaumurella – Green (Oak) Longhorn

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

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

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during the day in May & June 

IMAGES – Carsington, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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