Lobed Plume Moth
Common NameLobed Plume Moth
Scientific NameGillmeria pallidactyla
FamilyPterophoridae
SubfamilyPterophorinae
Wingspan (mm)26.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, waste ground, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsyarrow, tansy
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the stems and flowerheads of host plants, primarily yarrow and tansy. Pupation occurs on the host plant.
Identification TipsIdentify by its characteristic T-shaped resting posture, deeply divided feathery wings, and mottled brown and white coloration. Look for a dark spot near the costa on the forewing.
Description
A slender plume moth with deeply lobed, feathery wings mottled in shades of brown, tan, and white, often resting with its wings spread out in a distinctive T-shape.
