
Community identification
Plume moth
Pterophoridae family
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera, Pterophoridae
- Size
- Wingspan typically ranges from 10 to 30 millimeters.
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.