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Gillmeria pallidactyla Gillmeria pallidactyla resting on grass in a pasture which also has abundant growth of Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) the larval host plant of this species. Geotagged,Gillmeria pallidactyla,Lepidoptera,Plume Moth,Pterophoridae,Summer,United States,Yarrow Plume Moth,insect,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Gillmeria pallidactyla

Gillmeria pallidactyla resting on grass in a pasture which also has abundant growth of Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) the larval host plant of this species.

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The Gillmeria pallidactyla

''Gillmeria pallidactyla'' is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It has a Holarctic distribution and is widespread throughout North America and Eurasia.

The wingspan is 23–27 millimetres . Adults are on wing from June to July in Europe and from June to August in northern North America. They hide amongst low foliage during the day. They become active from dusk onwards.

The larvae mainly feed on ''Achillea'' species , but might also feed on ''Tanacetum'' .

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Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Jul 6, 2019. Captured Jul 5, 2019 12:56 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/1819s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.