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White Plume Pterophorus pentadactyla  
         
  B&F: 1513

ABH: 45.030

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Gardens, Wasteground

Wingspan:  26-34mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on Bindweeds. Adults are attracted to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Everywhere, abundant

First Record:  1902, Wallis