Feathered Bright
Common NameFeathered Bright
Scientific NameNemophora degeerella
FamilyAdelidae
SubfamilyAdelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, bronze, white, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdecaying deciduous tree leaves, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae live in a portable case made of leaf fragments, feeding on decaying leaves and detritus on the ground. Pupation occurs within the larval case.
Identification TipsKey features include the iridescent brownish wings with a distinct white oblique band, a bright yellow head, and in males, exceptionally long, feathery antennae.
Description
A small moth with iridescent brownish-bronze forewings marked by a prominent, oblique white band. Males are notable for their extremely long, feathery antennae and a bright yellow-orange head tuft.
