18.003 BF465 - Plutellidae - Plutella porrectella - Streaked Diamond-back Moth
- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data
Taxonomy: Micro >> Plutellidae
Other Name/s: Grey-streaked Smudge, Grey-streaked Diamond-back
ID Difficulty: - 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 ©
18.003 BF465 - Plutella porrectella - August 2015 Belper, Derbyshire - photo Dave Evans©