Long-horned moth
Moths and Butterflies (Lepidoptera) > Moth Families > Fairy longhorn moths (Adelidae) > Long horned moth (Nemophora degeerella)
This moth can be seen in the UK between May and June. The male has the longer antenna which is many times the length of its body. Th larvae feed in the leaf litter. Body length about 8mm.
Long horned moth (Nemophora degeerella) Male
Seen at Portchester Common, Portsdown Hill.
MothsNemophora degeerellanatureLonghorned MothPortchester Common
Ethan Winning
on August 15, 2010With antennae like that, I'm surprised it needs to fly. Great shot of an unbelievable moth.
PeterD-2009
on October 10, 2009Thank you for your comment on this moth. It is quite common in the UK. This specimen was about 8mm long (body only) The antenna, as can be seen from this image was many times longer than the body. I shall update the description.
Thanks again
Peter
Ioana & Mark
on October 9, 2009Wow, very unusual creature - where does it live? Thanks for sharing