Longhorn moth
Adela reaumurella
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Adelidae
Small day-flying moth less than 1 cm long with bronze/golden metallic coloured wings. Antennae more than 2 times body length; white distally and dark and thicker proximally (shorter in female). Seen around pear tree and native hedge; 10th & 30th May, 2024. 12th May, 2025.