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Adela reaumurella
Green Longhorn (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adelidae: Adelinae
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Photo © Matthew Casey,  09/05/2020 - Hethersett

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Wingspan: 14-18mm
Flight: April - June
Foodplant:   Leaf litter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
The moths fly by day in sunshine, sometimes occurring in swarms.
Bronzy or metallic greenish forewings.
The males have long, whitish antennae, the females shorter.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/05/20251027TG04Cley next the Sea
12/05/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
11/05/2025+27TM19Ashwellthorpe
09/05/2025128TF62Sandringham
07/05/2025627TG20Swardeston
06/05/2025127TG13Bodham
05/05/2025127TG21Norwich (Catton)
05/05/2025127TG04Glandford
01/05/2025127TG42Eccles
28/04/2025327TG03Thornage / Stody
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