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Spotted White Plume Porrittia galactodactyla  
         
  B&F: 1514

ABH: 45.031

Status:  Unknown

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare - no modern records

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Wasteground

Wingspan:  20-25mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  Larvae feed on Burdock, leaving a distinctive feeding pattern of numerous small holes in the leaves.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Near Northamton

First Record:  1881, Porritt