Jun 13, 2023
Stenoptilia pterodactyla | Les Papillons dans la Nature (1934) | Paul-André Robert (1901-1977)
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Stenoptilia pterodactyla | Les Papillons dans la Nature (1934) | Paul-André Robert (1901-1977)
Stenoptilia pterodactyla | Biodiversity Heritage Library | Flickr (Dominio public)
White Plume Moth
(Pterophorus pentadactyla)
the white plume moth is a moth (obviously) of the family Pterophoroidea (plume moths) that can be found in parts of Europe. They are a fair sized moth with a wingspan of around 24-35 mm. like their name suggests, they are completely white with three feathery plumes trailing behind them. they can be seen flying from June to August. Also they look kinda like fairies.
Phylogeny
Animalia-Arthropoda-Insecta-Lepidoptera-Pterophoridae-Pterophorus-pentadactyla
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