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Fairy Longhorn Moth

Adela sp

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Description:

Small diurnal moth with unusually long antennas - at least 3 times longer than forewings. Total length, without antennae, a bit shy of 1cm. Color predominantly bronzy iridescent.

Habitat:

Seen on fleabane growing on edges of deciduous, predominantly oak, (Bagasse forest) forest on France-Switzerland border, in a valley of lake Geneva, just in between Jura and Alps mountains ranges.

Reference Links:

Adela (moth) - Wikipedia

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PublishedJune 19, 2018

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