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<i>Adela reaumurella</i> are sometimes seen in swarms such as these males at Ryton Wood. © 2011 - 2024 Steven Cheshire.
<i>Adela reaumurella</i> female at Ryton Wood. © 2018 - 2024 Steven Cheshire.
<i>Adela reaumurella</i> male at Brandon Marsh. © 2017 - 2024 Steven Cheshire.
<i>Adela reaumurella</i> female at Brandon Marsh. © 2017 - 2024 Steven Cheshire.
Nemophora degeerella Warwickshire's Day-flying Moths nematopogon swammerdamella

Green long-horn

Adela reaumurella (7.006)

A common species in Warwickshire, especially in woodlands. The males have long, whitish antennae, the females being shorter. They have a bronze or metallic green colouration to their forewings. They fly in bright sunshine during May and June, sometimes occurring in swarms.

Please note: From February 2023 all sightings records should be submitted via the iRecord Butterflies app available via the iTunes or Google Store. Find out more here: iRecord at Butterfly Conservation.