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Yellow-barred Long-horn - Nemophora degeerella

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Yellow-barred Long-horn Yellow-barred Long-horn - Nemophora degeerella dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 15 Jun 2021, 9:36 p.m. 15 Jun 2021, 6:10 p.m.
Yellow-barred Long-horn Yellow-barred Long-horn - Nemophora degeerella dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 15 Jun 2021, 9:36 p.m. 15 Jun 2021, 6:09 p.m.
Yellow-barred Long-horn Yellow-barred Long-horn - Nemophora degeerella dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 15 Jun 2021, 9:36 p.m. 15 Jun 2021, 6:10 p.m.
Yellow-barred Long-horn Yellow-barred Long-horn - Nemophora degeerella dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 18 Jun 2021, 6:39 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:06 p.m.
Yellow-barred Long-horn Yellow-barred Long-horn - Nemophora degeerella dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 18 Jun 2021, 6:39 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:06 p.m.
Yellow-barred Long-horn Yellow-barred Long-horn - Nemophora degeerella dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 18 Jun 2021, 6:39 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:05 p.m.

Species Description

Fairly frequent and widespread throughout the UK up to Southern Scotland. Habitat includes: Damp, deciduous, woodland, hedgerows, lanes Wingspan: 16 - 23 mm. Flight period: May to June. Difference Between Male and Female: Male has extremely long antennae, Female - much shorter. The Female is also much larger than the Male. Diet: Larvae: leaf litter on the ground. Other names include: Longhorn Moth.