Adela punctiferella

Description

Adela punctiferella is a moth of the family Adelidae or fairy longhorn moths. It was described by Walsingham in 1870. It is found in the semi-arid parts of California and southern Nevada. Adults are in wing from the beginning of March to April at lower elevations) or mid May (in the mountains). Adults have been observed near Gilia tricolor and Gilia scopulorum.