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White Plume - Pterophorus pentadactyla

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White Plume White Plume - Pterophorus pentadactyla dylan Golden Hill Allotments 10 Jul 2023, 12:51 a.m. 9 Jul 2023, 3:55 p.m.
White Plume White Plume - Pterophorus pentadactyla dylan Golden Hill Allotments 10 Jul 2023, 12:51 a.m. 9 Jul 2023, 3:54 p.m.
White Plume White Plume - Pterophorus pentadactyla dylan Golden Hill Allotments 10 Jul 2023, 12:51 a.m. 9 Jul 2023, 3:55 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK although most common in the Southern half of the UK. Habitat includes: dry grassland, gardens, scrub, allotments, parks, road side verges. Caterpillars feed on various Bindweed species and overwinter.

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