Momphidae – Mompha lacteella
STATUS – With two previous records dating back to 1927 and now Bryan Barnacle’s record dated 6th June 2021 at Froggatt, the status of this species is unknown. Most probably overlooked. Larvae on Broad-leaved Willow-herb.
ID POINTERS – As with all the Mompha species they are colourful, attractive and distinctive. They rest low and flat in a horizontal position. Often have scale tufts. Head and thorax pale yellowish brown. Forewing is greyish-brown to blackish-brown, with pale yellowish-brown basal blotch and several orange-brown marks and two large black scale tufts half way along the wing.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – July
IMAGES – Froggatt, Derbyshire – Bryan Barnacle©
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