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Nemophora degeerella Male Geotagged,Longhorn Moth,Nemophora degeerella,Spring,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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  1. They pose a huge focusing challenge, don't they? Posted 10 years ago
    1. They do in flight but they are quite docile when perched. There where about 30 all around me, some sat on my hand when placing it near them during flight. Posted 10 years ago
      1. I should have been more clear, I was referring to their enormous antennae :) Posted 10 years ago
        1. Arr yes, indeed they do ^_^ Posted 10 years ago

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The longhorn moth is a diurnal lepidopteran from the moths family Adelidae . The wingspan of the moth ranges from 16–23 millimetres.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Darryl Lane
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By Darryl Lane

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Uploaded Jun 13, 2015. Captured Jun 13, 2015 12:09 in A2070, Ashford, Kent TN26, UK.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/10.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO100
  • 65mm