White plume moth
Pterophorus pentadactyla
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths
Highly distinctive white plume moth.
Resting inside the greenhouse June, 2023; caught in light-trap 27th July, 2023 (1). In fruit cage 2nd July, 2024. Hidding in herbaceous border during the day 19th and 24th June, 2025. Foodplant: bindweed