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 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
03/06/2023127TG21Norwich (Hellesdon)
03/06/2023128TM09Great Ellingham
31/05/2023127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
31/05/2023127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
30/05/2023+28TL79Mundford
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Wingspan: 14-18mm
Flight: April - June
Foodplant:   Leaf litter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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