Longhorn Moth (Nemophora degeerella)

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Longhorn Moth (Nemophora degeerella) A moth having a wingspan of 16-23 mm. Males of this longhorn moth are easily distinguished by having extremely long antennae; the females much shorter. It is common in much of England and Wales, more local in Ireland. In May and Jume the nales of the species dance in groups larvae feed on detritus and ground. leaf litter .