Adela collicolella

Description

Adela collicolella is a moth of the family Adelidae. It is found in Spain and Portugal, as well as North Africa, including Morocco. The wingspan is 11–12.5 mm for males and 13–14.5 mm for females. The forewings are shiny bronzy metallic, with a golden sheen. The costa is tinged with purple throughout. The hindwings are rich purple. Adela is a genus of the fairy longhorn moth family (Adelidae). Among these, it belongs to subfamily Adelinae.