Horehound Longhorn Nemophora fasciella
The Horehound Longhorn (Nemophora fasciella) is a scarce micro-moth in the family Adelidae – characterised by the males’ extraordinarily long antennae, which can exceed body length several times over – whose larvae are associated with horehound plants on dry, open, calcareous or sandy ground. Long-horn moths are most conspicuous in sunshine when males form dancing swarms near the foodplant. The species’ association with horehound links it to warm, open habitats on disturbed or well-grazed calcareous soils, and Suffolk’s Breckland and chalk grassland habitats provide potential areas of occurrence. Image: © Martin Cooper, Flickr.
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Suffolk’s Priority Moth Species
Key
Listed as a conservation priority in Suffolk’s Biodiversity Action Plan.
Closely associated with Suffolk’s landscape and natural identity.
Identified as a key priority for recovery under Suffolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
Has a Species of the Month article attached.
