Incurvariidae

00391 Nematopogon swammerdamella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF0140 (ABH7.015)

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General Information

This is the largest of this genus of four UK 'Longhorn' moths. All have unmarked ochreous wings and very long antennae (twice length of forewing in male, female a little shorter).

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 17-21mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants, decaying plant matter (possibly)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Green, Brown, Black