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Adela cuprella
Sallow Longhorn

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)149 / 7.007
=Early Long-horn

Norfolk status
Local.
Metallic bronze forewing, Male white antennae, female black.
Found flying by day in sunshine at tops of sallow trees/bushes visiting the flowers.
Males congregate in swarms.

Recorded in 30 (41%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/04/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
08/04/2024327TG04Cley next the Sea
02/04/202410028TL79Didlington
24/03/20242028TF91Gressenhall
20/03/2024928TL79Foulden
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Wingspan: 14-16mm
Flight: April.
Foodplant:   Sallow
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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