Adelinae
Bruand, 1851
fairy longhorn moths
Genus Guides
3Adelinae is a of small within the Adelidae, commonly known as fairy longhorn moths. Members are characterized by metallic coloration and, in males, exceptionally long that can exceed body length. The subfamily includes that sometimes form swarms, as well as species with duller coloration. Most species have a wingspan of 4–28 millimeters.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Adelinae: /ˌædɪˈlaɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Males typically possess 1–3 times the length of the forewing, a distinctive trait within Lepidoptera. Many exhibit metallic patterning on the wings. The Nemophora within Adelinae can be distinguished by specific wing markings; for example, Nemophora lutea has a straight deep orange band and metallic white lines on the forewing, differing from the closely related N. smaragdaspis.
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Distribution
occur across multiple continents. Nemophora lutea has been documented in Korea, while the related N. smaragdaspis occurs in India and Nepal.
Behavior
have been observed swarming around branch tips with an undulating pattern. Other species are .
Similar Taxa
- Nemophora smaragdaspisClosely similar to N. lutea but distinguished by wing pattern differences; N. lutea has a straight deep orange band and metallic white lines not present in N. smaragdaspis