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White plume moth

Pterophorus pentadactylus

Photo by The MnMs
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

24-35 mm wingspan. White. The wings are thin and long, looking like feathers.

Habitat:

Gardens, forests.

Reference Links:

Pterophorus pentadactyla

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Comments (7)
The MnMs
Thanks for the nice comments :-)
Steve A
It is stunning with its feathery wings - your second pic is so clear - great work
The MnMs
It looks like a little angel, so white :-)
Gina9210
I've seen it only in the book, I been waiting for it in project Noah! Really pretty Marta!
The MnMs
It was a very special sight, yes. It was near a house here in the forest almost evening. I had never seen one like this before.
Raavendra Kumaar Ravi
"A perfect shot by a perfect naturalist at heart. I like this moth very much. It is beatified by a heavenly touch."

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European Butterflies and Moths
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Biodiversity in Belgium

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PublishedJuly 3, 2011

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