Adela reamurella ? - A Longhorn Moth

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Longhorn Moth
Adela reamurella
- moth 1

Longhorn Moth
Adela reamurella
- moth 2

Longhorn Moth
Adela reamurella
- moth 3

This species of Longhorn, a micro-moth was caught on a greenhouse sticky trap tied to a piece of bramble in a hedgerow. 01.05.13. SW4594030947.

I thought this moth might have been Adela cuprella, but I have been informed by an expert that Adela reamurella is more likely.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.