Platyptilia tesseradactyla
(Linnaeus, 1761)
Irish Plume Moth
Platyptilia tesseradactyla is a in the Pterophoridae, distributed across northern and central Europe, Russia, and North America. It has been recorded as far north as 70° latitude in Norway and also occurs in Iran. The was originally described by Linnaeus in 1761 under the name Alucita tesseradactyla. As a member of the plume moth family, it possesses the characteristic deeply divided wings that give these their .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platyptilia tesseradactyla: //ˌplætɪˈpɪliə ˌtɛsəˌrædækˈtaɪlə//
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Distribution
Northern and central Europe, extending east to Russia; recorded up to 70° northern latitude in Norway. Also present in the United States, Canada, and Iran.