07.011 Nematopogon pilella face Copyright Martin Evans
 07.011 Nematopogon pilella and Nematopogon schwarziellus Copyright Martin Evans
 Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans  07.011 Nematopogon pilella face Copyright Martin Evans

Adelidae

07.011 Brown Longhorn Nematopogon pilella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Notable A

Similar species: Nematopogon schwarziellus

Forewing: 7 to 9mm

Habitats: Sheltered moorland, open woodland.

Habits: The moth flies in sunshine.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded. Although associated with Bilberry this may not be the foodplant.