Longhorn Oecetis ochracea

Species Information
Forewing length 10-14 mm. This is a caddislfy with antennae which just go on forever. A slim, pale buff caddisfly with exceptionally long antennae – 3x the length of the forewing.

Flies May to September. Attracted to light, and is found on ponds, canals, lakes and slow rivers. Common and widespread throughout Britain.

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Insecta (Insects)
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
Leptoceridae (Long-horned Caddis)
Oecetis
Oecetis ochracea (Curtis, 1825)

Photographs
Species attracted to moth trap light.

Longhorn Oecetis ochracea
June 2020. Back garden, South Staffordshire
Longhorn Oecetis ochracea
June 2020. Back garden, South Staffordshire

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