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Plutella porrectella
Streaked Diamond-back (Linnaeus, 1758)
Plutellidae
465 / 18.003
Photo © Kim Tarsey,  Marshland Fen

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Diamond-back Moth
Plutella xylostella
Wingspan: 14-17mm
Flight: Three Generations. May - Oct.
Foodplant:   Dame's-violet (Sweet rocket or Damask violet)
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local.
Flies at night and comes to light
Common in areas where foodplant occurs.

A triple brooded species that has been recorded from April to November.

Recorded in 43 (58%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/10/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
09/09/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
08/09/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
01/09/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
31/08/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
31/08/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
27/08/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
26/08/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
12/08/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
10/08/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
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