Adelidae: Adelinae

7.003 (BF0146) Nemophora cupriacella, (Hübner, [1819])

KR00349

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General Information

This species has characteristic long antennae.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Foodplant(s): scabiouses (Scabiosa spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Dry grassy areas and downland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Nemophora fasciella
Nemophora minimella
Adela cuprella

Nationally Scarce B