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Fairy Moth

Adela sp.

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

~2 centimeters max, very long antennae.

Habitat:

Forest

Notes:

Nectaring on some flowers, I observed this moth at the end of its flight period--fairy moths fly during April and May. The long antennae is a distinguishing characteristic. Found at Barbara A. Beiser Field Station.

Reference Links:

Genus Adela - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Ismael Chaves
Hi Latimeria could you help us with this spotiing? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8196452

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PublishedDecember 26, 2011

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