Bug Identifier
Plume moth
Community identification

Plume moth

Pterophoridae family

Order & Family
Lepidoptera, Pterophoridae
Size
Wingspan typically ranges from 10 to 30 millimeters.
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Natural Habitat

Found in gardens, fields, and near light sources at night.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed specifically on the leaves, stems, and flowers of host plants.

Behavior Patterns

They rest with their narrow wings held perpendicular to the body in a T-shape. Flight is weak and characteristically halting.

Risks & Benefits

Larvae can be minor agricultural pests on crops and ornamental plants. Adults are harmless and serve as food for nocturnal predators.