Adelidae : Nematopopgoninae
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Nematopogon schwarziellus
Sandy Longhorn

(Zeller, 1839)141 / 7.012
=Sandy Long-horn

Norfolk status
Widespread.

Woodland and open habitats, heathland, acid grassland.
Adults fly early morning and late afternoon till dusk.

One of the Nematopogon genus of three similar looking 'Long-horn' moths found in Norfolk.

Small size, early flight period, and a hint of a discal spot should help identify.

Recorded in 34 (46%) 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
31/05/2025228TL79Cranwich Heath
27/05/2025128TF74Titchwell
26/05/2025127TG11Costessey
25/05/2025128TF62Wolferton / Sandringham
23/05/2025127TG13Hempstead
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Wingspan: 14-17mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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