18.003 BF465 - Plutellidae - Plutella porrectella

18.003 BF465 - Plutellidae - Plutella porrectella - Streaked Diamond-back Moth - (Linnaeus, 1758)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

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: (Last record: 04/09/2024 at Cromford ) - Status unsure but mainly in the central areas of the county and generally uncommon

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / October / - On the wing late April – October in three generations

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 9 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Dame’s-violet (Sweet rocket or Damask violet)

Last Recorded Date: 04/09/2024

Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton

Last Recorded General Area: Cromford

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Plutella porrectella – Dave Evans