Adela reaumurella, Green Longhorn Moth

Common Name: Green Longhorn Moth

Adela reaumurella, more commonly known as the Green Longhorn Moth, is a day flying lepidopteran from the moth family Adelidae, the fairy longhorn moths. The wingspan of the moth ranges from 14 to 18 mm and the upper wings of both sexes are metallic green, the under wings being metallic bronze.

The males have very long white antennas and have rough black hair on their heads. The females have relatively short antennas with shorter and lighter hair on their heads. Their flight time ranges from April to June, the larvae living on leaf remains.

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