Nemophora amatella
species of moth
Nemophora amatella is a moth of the Adelidae family. It is a trans-Palearctic species which is widely distributed in Asia (including Siberia, Korea, and Japan), as well as in northern Europe.
The wingspan is 17–24 mm. Adults are on wing in June and July in northern Europe.
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