Ptilocephala plumifera
Species of moth
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Ptilocephala plumifera is a moth of the family Psychidae. It is found in most of Europe south of the British Isles and Scandinavia, east to the European part of Russia.
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| Genus: | Ptilocephala |
| Species: | P. plumifera |
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There is strong sexual dimorphism in the adults. Males have wings, but females are wingless. Adults are on wing from March to April.[1]
The larvae feed on various grasses and herbs, including Thymus and Calluna and possibly mosses.
