18.003 BF465 – Plutellidae – Plutella porrectella

Plutellidae – Plutella porrectella 

STATUS – Status unsure but mainly in the central areas of the county

ID POINTERS – A tiny species with upturned wingtips and three tiny dark bands at the tips of the antennae. Similar to xylostella but slightly larger. Overall a more creamy colour tone and slightly more streaked in markings

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing late April – October

IMAGES – Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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