Adelidae: Adelinae

0144 (ABH7.004) Nemophora fasciella, (Fabricius, 1775)

KR00352

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 13-16mm
Foodplant(s): Black Horehound (Ballota nigra)
Flying: One generation, July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 June to 05 July

Similar Species
Nemophora minimella
Nemophora cupriacella
Male, Dinton Pastures near Reading
Male, Dinton Pastures near Reading
 Photo © Ian McLean
Adela cuprella

Nationally Scarce A

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
White, Black, Grey