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White Plume Moth

By Metro6R4  
Chocks Away.....

Found this sitting on my car the other day.

White Plume Moth Pterophorus Pentadactyla
Wingspan 26-34 mm.

Probably the most distinctive of the 'Plume' moths, and one of the largest. Its wings are deeply divided into several 'fingers', each of which is finely feathered, or plumed.

Quite common over much of Britain, inhabiting dry grassland, waste ground and gardens.

The adults fly from dusk onwards in June and July, and sometimes have a second generation in September.

The caterpillars overwinter and feed on bindweed (Convolvulus).

Tags: Macro Fly Moth Insect Close up Bug Wildlife and nature

Voters: paskinmj, Chinga, KarenFB and 14 more


Uploaded:
27 Jul 2013 12:45AM
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Lens:
150mm
Shutter Speed:
1/200s
Aperture:
f/18.0
ISO:
400
Focal Length:
150.0 mm
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Comments


paskinmj 12 11 1 United Kingdom
27 Jul 2013 1:29AM
Nice set. V3 for me.
Matt
Chinga Plus
10 3 2 United Kingdom
27 Jul 2013 1:30AM
Beautiful little moth! Love the reflections! Lovely images....
IB
Gypsyman 10 690 England
27 Jul 2013 12:09PM
Another great Set. Well captured. V2 for me. Eric.
Last modified by Gypsyman on 27 Jul 2013 12:11PM
pluckyfilly 14 351 33 United Kingdom
27 Jul 2013 8:37PM
Good set of piccies that show well on the b/g
footloose 10 1 England
28 Jul 2013 9:32AM
Great set ,with info to match.
Dennis

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