Adelidae : Adelinae
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Adela reaumurella
Green Longhorn

(Linnaeus, 1758)150 / 7.006
=Green Long-horn

Norfolk 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.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
23/05/2025127TG13Hempstead
17/05/2025228TF74Holme NNR
17/05/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
13/05/20251027TG04Cley next the Sea
12/05/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
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Wingspan: 14-18mm
Flight: April - June
Foodplant:   Leaf litter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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