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Adela croesella  
         
 

B&F: 0151

ABH: 7.008

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  11-14mm

Flight Period:  June

Observations:  The larva feeds on leaf litter of Privet & Ash. Adults are diurnal, tending to be more ac tive on sunny days. The females have shorter antennae (as shown opposite)

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1960, Heath