Brown Plume
Stenoptilia pterodactyla

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Pterophoridae
Pterophorinae
Stenoptilia
Common
Species account (old)
This used to be a very common insect in vc 66 about 20 years ago, but it has not been recorded anything like so frequently during the last decade, though records are still widespread. [...]
Statistics
Records | 114 |
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Individuals | 149 |
Largest Sample | 6 |
First Recorded | 1899 |
Last Recorded | 2023 |
Earliest Adult Record | 02/06 |
Latest Adult Record | 08/09 |
Monad Coverage | 1.6% |
Hexad Coverage | 52.4% |

Map
This map shows all records of Brown Plume - Stenoptilia pterodactyla in the Durham (VC66) database per monad (1km grid square). The map can be explored further by zooming and panning, can be reset using the button on the left, and can be filtered by selecting the era. Click on a monad to view a full list of species recorded in it, or its containing hexad (10km grid square).

Week graph
This graph shows the County Durham (VC66) records of Brown Plume - Stenoptilia pterodactyla per 7-day period, differentiated by life stage. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact count of records at that point in time. Hover over/hold the life stage legend to highlight a particular life stage; click on a life stage label to remove it from the graph. The graph can be filtered further by selecting the era.
The graphs below show the total records and individuals of Brown Plume - Stenoptilia pterodactyla in County Durham (VC66) per time period. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact number of records and individuals at a particular point in time. Hover over/hold a label to highlight a particular metric; click on a metric label to remove it from the graph.
Era graph
Year graph

Gallery
This gallery shows images of Brown Plume - Stenoptilia pterodactyla. Clicking on a photo opens it in a large lightbox with a full caption, and the arrow buttons move between photos. If you would like to contribute any photographs, particularly of any stages not captured here, please email admin@durhammoths.org. Most photos on this website have been taken by County Durham (VC66) recorders, but please note that not all have been taken in the county.

Foodplants
There are no foodplants listed for the larval stages of Brown Plume - Stenoptilia pterodactyla.
Habitats
There are no habitats listed for Brown Plume - Stenoptilia pterodactyla.