Pterophoridae: Pterophorinae

1514 (ABH45.031) Porrittia galactodactyla (=Pterophorus), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR05488

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

This species has a characteristic droop to the rear lobe of the forewing.


Wingspan: 20-25mm.
Foodplant(s): burdocks (Arctium spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

This species has been recorded in Huntingdonshire, but without locational data.

Last recorded in May 1876

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 13 May to 13 May


Nationally Scarce B