Photo © Mike Wall

Nematopogon schwarziellus

Checklist Number
07.012 [B&F: 0141]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Adelidae
Subfamily:Adelinae
Genus:Nematopogon
Species:schwarziellus
Authority:Zeller, 1839

Common in deciduous woodland, hedgerows, heathland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and often fairly common throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-17 mm. Resembles N. swammerdamella, with long white antennae and yellow-orange head tufts, but smaller and with hint of a discal spot; flies later in the year (MBGBI Vol 1). Larva feeds on dead leaves, living within a movable case, over-wintering twice.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Larval

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Records by week (larval)