White Plume Moth vs Dingy Footman Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Plume Moth | Dingy Footman Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophorus pentadactyla | Eilema griseola |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pterophoridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 31-37 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.
Dingy Footman Moth
A small pale straw-yellow moth with slightly darker forewing edges. It rests flat-winged unlike many other footman moths.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'dingy', fresh specimens are actually a rather attractive pale gold color.