Mountain Plume Moth
Common NameMountain Plume Moth
Scientific NameStenoptilia pterodactyla
FamilyPterophoridae
SubfamilyPterophorinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorspale brown, cream, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsVeronica species
Flight PeriodMay to August (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally on the stems and leaves of speedwell (Veronica) species, pupating on the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique deeply cleft, feather-like wings and slender body, often found near its Veronica host plants.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its deeply cleft, feather-like wings, typically pale brown with darker striped markings.
