White Plume Moth
Common NameWhite Plume Moth
Scientific NamePterophorus pentadactyla
FamilyPterophoridae
SubfamilyPterophorinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorswhite
HabitatGardens, meadows, grasslands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsbindweeds
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on bindweeds, pupating on the host plant. The species typically overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsIts pure white coloration and uniquely divided, feathery wings, typically held in a T-shape when at rest, make it easily identifiable.
Description
This moth is entirely pure white, featuring deeply cleft, feathery wings that give it a delicate, ethereal appearance, often resting in a distinctive T-shape.
