White plume moth — size comparison

The white plume moth is small with white wings divided into narrow feathery sections. Resting outlines often resemble a T, with slender body and sideways wings.

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

White plume moth

Pterophorus pentadactyla

29,5 mmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydełMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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White plume mothWingspan29.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
White plume moth — size comparison — facts and sources

The white plume moth is small with white wings divided into narrow feathery sections. Resting outlines often resemble a T, with slender body and sideways wings. Habitats include meadows, wasteland, clearings and woodland margins.

Adults take nectar and caterpillars eat plants including bindweeds. Adults occur from late spring through summer.

Measurement sources