45.009 BF1503  -  Pterophoridae -  Pterophorinae - Gillmeria ochrodactyla - Tansy Plume
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Pterophoridae Other Name/s: Platyptilia ochrodactyla ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  P.pallidactyla
ID pointers: Very similar to P.pallidactyla, except this species has the hind-leg banded brown and white below the middle spurs, and is often more distinctly marked on the forewing.
Distribution:  Uncertain with so few records received. Seems to be very localised despite plenty of the food-plant (Tansy) being fairly widespread. 
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  On the wing in late June – July. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Marion Bryce  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 24-28mm
Food Plant: Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare).
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Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
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IMAGES BELOW:  Toton Sidings,Notts/Derbyshire – Grid Ref indicates VC57 – Marion Bryce© 

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