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 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
29/04/2024328TL99Rockland All Saints
29/04/2024428TL89Ickburgh (Memorial)
29/04/2024228TF74Holme NNR
29/04/2024+27TG14Beeston Regis
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Wingspan: 14-18mm
Flight: April - June
Foodplant:   Leaf litter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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