Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Yellow-barred Longhorn
Nemophora degeerella
LEPIDOPTERA | Adeloidea
Adelidae (Longhorn Moths) > Adelinae
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Checklist ref.              7.001
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â common and widely distributed across England and Wales
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â damp woodland, marshes, wetlands
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â dead fallen leaves
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies in sunshine, and at dusk
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May - June/July
Note:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â males have very long filiform antennae up to five times their body length
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, Hampshire | May 22
Stour Valley NR, Northbourne, East Dorset | May 22
Stour Valley NR, Northbourne, East Dorset | May 22
