Small Plume Moth
Common NameSmall Plume Moth
Scientific NameGeina didactyla
FamilyPterophoridae
SubfamilyPterophorinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, cream
HabitatDamp meadows, fens, marshes, wetlands, forest edges near water
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsGeum rivale, Geum urbanum, Potentilla spp.
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves and flowers of host plants such as Water Avens and Wood Avens. The species typically overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the deeply cleft 'plume' wings, and the distinctive brown and white banded pattern on the forewings. Often rests with wings held out horizontally in a T-shape.
Description
A small plume moth with deeply cleft wings. The forewings are brown with prominent white or cream-colored bands and patches, particularly on the costal margin and towards the apex.
