18.003 BF465  -  Plutellidae - Plutella porrectella - Streaked Diamond-back Moth
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Plutellidae Other Name/s: Grey-streaked Smudge, Grey-streaked Diamond-back ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A tiny species with upturned wingtips and three tiny dark bands at the tips of the antennae. Similar to xylostella but slightly larger. Overall a more creamy colour tone and slightly more streaked in markings
Distribution: Status unsure but mainly in the central areas of the county
Flight Period: April /  May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  -  On the wing late April – October Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 14-16mm
Food Plant: Dame’s-violet (Sweet rocket or Damask violet)

IMAGES BELOW:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans ©

 
 
 

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