Plutellid moth
Plutella porrectella
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths
Small moth (ca. 12 mm) with narrow body and wings folded vertically, and with slight crest at rear. Dorsal zone white, sides of wing with brown stepped wedges; apex of wing with dark fringe. Captured in light trap 17th August, 2023; one specimen. Day flying 30th May and caught in ligth trap on same night, 2025. In garden 10th June, 2025. In garden 24th August, 2025.