Nematopogon magna

Checklist Number
07.013 [B&F: 0143a]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Adelidae
Subfamily:Adelinae
Genus:Nematopogon
Species:magna
Authority:(Zeller, 1878)

Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on heathland and moorland in parts of northern Scotland and southern Ireland, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-18 mm. Larva feeds on dead leaves, living within a movable case.