Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Pterophoridae Scientific name Gillmeria pallidactyla | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Gillmeria Rank Species | |
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Similar Gillmeria, Gillmeria ochrodactyla, Platyptilia, Hellinsia, Platyptilia gonodactyla | ||
Gillmeria pallidactyla is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It has a Holarctic distribution and is widespread throughout North America and Eurasia.
The wingspan is 23–27 millimetres (0.91–1.06 in). 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 (including Achillea ptarmica and Achillea millefolium), but might also feed on Tanacetum (including Tanacetum vulgare).
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