Rose Plume Moth
Common NameRose Plume Moth
Scientific NameCnaemidophorus rhododactyla
FamilyPterophoridae
SubfamilyPterophorinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatGardens, hedgerows, woodland edges, meadows, areas with wild roses
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsRosa spp. (roses), Rubus spp. (brambles)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the buds, flowers, and developing seeds of rose plants, often causing visible damage. Pupation typically occurs on the host plant.
Identification TipsRecognizable by its unique deeply divided, feather-like wings, the distinct reddish-brown and white banding, and its characteristic resting posture with wings held horizontally.
Description
A small moth with deeply cleft, plume-like wings, displaying a striking pattern of reddish-brown and white bands.
