Hemp-agrimony Plume Moth
Common NameHemp-agrimony Plume Moth
Scientific NameAdaina microdactyla
FamilyPterophoridae
SubfamilyPterophorinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorspale cream, light brown
HabitatWetlands, fens, marshes, bogs, damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host PlantsHemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally on the stems and flowers of Hemp-agrimony, pupating on the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale coloration, deeply divided wings, and characteristic T-shaped resting posture. It is strongly associated with its host plant, Hemp-agrimony.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale cream to light brown, deeply divided 'plume' wings, typically held outstretched in a T-shape when at rest.
