Coppery Long-horn
Nemophora cupriacella
Nemophora cupriacella is a moth of the family Adelidae that is found in most of Europe.
22
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Adelidae
Genus
Nemophora
Coppery Long-horn belongs to the family Adelidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Nemophora cupriacella is a moth of the family Adelidae that is found in most of Europe.
The Coppery Long-horn faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification, urbanization, and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, while light pollution disrupts the nocturnal behavior patterns essential for mating and reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges, and scrubland areas where its larval host plants in the Fagaceae family (particularly oak and beech) are present. Adults are typically found in areas with a mosaic of woodland and open spaces that provide both breeding sites and nectar sources.
Threats
Habitat loss and fragmentation from agricultural intensification
Woodland management changes reducing suitable microhabitats
Climate change affecting host plant availability and timing
Light pollution disrupting nocturnal behavior
Urbanization and infrastructure development
Found in 22 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Coppery Long-horn (Nemophora cupriacella). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/coppery-long-horn