Red Hazel Midget
Common NameRed Hazel Midget
Scientific NameNemophora cupriacella
FamilyAdelidae
SubfamilyAdelinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, white, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsCorylus avellana, Betula, Carpinus betulus
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae live in a portable case, feeding on fallen leaves of host trees. Pupation occurs within the larval case, often attached to a leaf or detritus.
Identification TipsKey features include the coppery-orange forewings with two distinct white bands and the extremely long antennae (especially in males, which can be 2-3 times the body length). Males are often seen swarming during the day.
Description
A small moth with striking coppery-orange forewings marked by two prominent white transverse bands, the outer one often broken. It possesses exceptionally long, slender antennae, particularly in the male.
