Platyptilia carduidactyla

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Order: Lepidoptera

Suborder: Ditrysia

Superfamily: Pterophoroidea

Family: Pterophoridae

Genus: Platyptilia

Species: P. carduidactyla

Binomial name
Platyptilia carduidactyla
Riley, 1869

The Artichoke Plume Moth (Platyptilia carduidactyla) is a moth of the family Pterophoroidea. It is found in North America.

The wingspan is 19-32 mm.

The females lay their eggs on the bottom side of Artichoke plants. The caterpillars can cause considerable damage.

External links

• University of California - Statewide Integrated Pest Management

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