45.033 BF1510  -  Pterophoridae -  Pterophorinae - Merrifieldia leucodactyla - Thyme Plume Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
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Other Name/s: Pterophorus tridactyla ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Merrifieldia baliodactylus (Dingy White Plume)
Distribution:  (Last record: 26/06/2021 at Deep Dale )  -  Uncertain but likely to be under recorded – Harrison & Sterling described this species to be fairly common in the dales where Thyme grows. Modern day records are 2010 Biggin Dale, 2011 Bonsall Moor and Deep Dale 26/6/2021.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  One generation June – August flies at night Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Stephen Moores  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 11 April 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 21mm
Food Plant: Thyme
Last Recorded Date: 26/06/2021
No First Date Information Recorded

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