Diamond-back moth
Plutella xylostella
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 a dark brown with a smooth-edged wavey boundary. Captured in light trap 10th June and 24th June, 2023; one specimen each time. In vegetable garden 1st July, 2023. In wildflower meadow during the day 18th, 24th and 25th May, 2024.