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Emmelina monodactyla
Common Plume (Linnaeus, 1758)
Pterophoridae: Pterophorinae
1524 / 45.044
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  03/03/2022 - Peddars Way

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 18-27mm.
Flight: Any time of the year.
Foodplant:   bindweed (Convolvulus)
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and common.
Wings vary from off-white to light brown, usually dusted with darker scales. Only the outer third of each wing is split into plumes, but wings so tightly rolled at rest that they look solid. A dark central spot on the forewing usually visible.

Note: The very similar Emmelina argoteles (Meyrick) was discovered at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire in 2005 (Higgott, 2006) being new to Britain. Is is suggested this species is restricted to wetland habitats and associated with Hedge Bindweed. This species could occur in the Broads? Examination of the genitalia is critical for separation.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
09/11/2024127TG51Scratby
08/11/2024228TF63Heacham
07/11/2024128TF50Upwell / Outwell
07/11/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
07/11/20241828TF63Heacham
07/11/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
06/11/2024628TF63Heacham
06/11/2024327TG04Cley next the Sea
05/11/2024227TG20Norwich (Earlham)
05/11/2024328TF63Heacham
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