Plutellidae

01525 Diamond-back Moth Plutella xylostella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF0464 (ABH18.001)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species is smaller and less streaked than P. porrectella.

Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Wingspan: 12-17mm
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants
Flying: Two/three overlapping generations, May-September
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

As an immigrant, almost anywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, black, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5