Moth ID help, please!

[jezlee]

Hello all, can anyone help me with this little moth (approx 5-7mm in length) I found on a leaf in woodland around Kinver Edge, Shropshire on Good Friday. The photograph doesn't do it justice, as the wings had a beautiful metallic gold paint job, really bright and shiny! I saw two or three others on my walk that day, so I don't think it's very rare!

[UB4 gardener]

one of the longhorns, Adela family, not sure which one but it's a start

[jezlee]

Originally Posted by UB4 gardener

one of the longhorns, Adela family, not sure which one but it's a start

Thanks, UB4 gardener! It was a great start, and after searching and looking at many pictures of the family, I think perhaps it could be Adela reaumurella. I'd be interested in anyone else's thoughts!

[ornithom]

Evening Jeremy,

I'd agree with your id of Adela reaumurella, probably a female as the 'horns' are not as long as the male.

Regards

Steve T

[jezlee]

Originally Posted by ornithom

Evening Jeremy,

I'd agree with your id of Adela reaumurella, probably a female as the 'horns' are not as long as the male.

Regards

Steve T

Hi Steve - thanks for the reply, and for the tip about it being a female (i.e. having shorter 'horns'), that's something new I've learned!