Adelidae : Adelinae
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Adela croesella
Lesser Banded Longhorn

(Scopoli, 1763)151 / 7.008
=Small Barred Long-horn

Norfolk status
Local.
Fly during day in bright sunshine.
Deep bronzy purple forewing. Dark yellow fascia edged in purple.
Male antennae twice length of forewing.

Several recent records.

Recorded in 34 (46%) 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
05/07/2024128TF91Gressenhall
18/06/2024+27TG13Wickmere
04/06/2024+27TM29Shotesham Park
02/06/20241028TF74Holme NNR
02/06/2024228TF74Holme NNR
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Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: May - July.
Foodplant:   Wild Privet, Sea-buckthorn.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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