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Porrittia galactodactyla

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1514 / 45.031
=Pterophorus galactodactyla

Peter Davey / Phil Sterling, 2020: A species restricted to the south-eastern quadrant of Britain, the larva feeding in a distinctive manner on burdock Arctium sp. In Dorset, the moth is very local, being restricted to forest edge, scrub and forest tracks on chalk soils inland, in central and north-east parts of Dorset.


Additional Stats

Wingspan: 20-25mm.
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Burdock
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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