153 Adela fibulella, (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 3)
Distribution and abundance :
Local
Habitats :
Grassy areas, roadsides
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; May to June
Larval foodplants :
Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Foxhall, Bramford and Shrubland Park in May and June 1896-1904; probably general, several in Parham Wood in. 1934 (Mly); abundant on flowers of Veronica champaedrys near Bradwell church in early June 1935 (Doughty).
Wingspan details :
Wingspan 8-11mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Knettishall Heath, Suffolk (29.v.2006) © A Prichard
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Kings Forest, Suffolk (2.vi.2006) © A Prichard
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Mating pair. - Wordwell, Suffolk (v.2004) © Neil Sherman
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Netted in daytime by Paul Bryant - Clowes Wood, Kent (22.v.2009) © Lee Gregory
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Found on Germander speedwell flowers - Ipswich, Suffolk (19.v.2011) © Neil Sherman
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Groton Woods, Suffolk (11.vi.2013) © P.Bryant
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