45.008 BF1504  -  Pterophoridae -  Pterophorinae - Gillmeria pallidactyla - Yarrow Plume - (Haworth,1811) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Pterophoridae Other Name/s: Platyptilia pallidactyla ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Forewing is twisted being pale yellowish or whitish brown. Darker along the costa from the base. An obscure whitish costal spot.
Distribution:  (Last record: 21/07/2024 at Belper )  -  Probably has an uncommon and localised status in the county, being recorded on Yarrow.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing in June – August comes to light at dusk onwards. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   - active from dusk into the night Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Graham Finch, Dave Evans, The late Claire Miles  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 23-27mm
Food Plant: Yarrow (Achillea).
Last Recorded Date: 21/07/2024
Last Recorded By: Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area: Belper
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Beeley, Derbyshire (2006) Graham Finch© – Belper, Derbyshire (2014) – Dave Evans© / Hathersage (2022) The late Claire Miles©

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