Latin Etymology: Pterophorus ("feather wing") pentadactyla ("five fingers")
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White Plume Moth (Pterophorus pentadactyla) at Geddington, Northants - June 2026 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: ? / Wingspan: 26-34mm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
An unusual looking moth that looks like it has feathers instead of wings and rests in a distinctive t pose. They are found from Europe to Iran and specialise in feeding on bindweeds, and it flies from June to August. Where it exists as a crop, it will also feed on the sweet potato and in Nigeria is considered a pest.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pterophoridae
Genus: Pterophorus
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - Widespread resident
- Seen around Geddington
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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