Nemophora cupriacella explained

Nemophora cupriacella is a moth of the family Adelidae that is found in most of Europe.[1]

The wingspan is 12-.Head ferruginous, forehead in male black. Antennae in male with basal l/8 clothed with rough scales above, in female gradually thickened towards base. Forewings shining golden - bronze, usually more coppery posteriorly ; sometimes a faintly indicated darker postmedian fascia. Hindwings dark purplish-fuscous.[2]

Adults are on wing from the end of June to July.

The larvae feed on Knautia, Succisa and Scabiosa species.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nemophora cupriacella (Hübner, 1819). https://web.archive.org/web/20160305204739/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=432362. dead. March 5, 2016. Fauna Europaea. 2.5. July 23, 2012. March 25, 2013.
  2. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description