Porrittia galactodactyla

Description

Porrittia galactodactyla is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from most of western and central Europe. The wingspan is 20–25 mm. Adults are on wing in June and July in western Europe. The larvae feed on Arctium lappa. They feed on the cuticula and parenchym layers of the leaves. Pupation takes place on the underside of the leaf, mostly near the midrib.