40.008 BF892 - Momphidae - Mompha subbistrigella

40.008 BF892 - Momphidae - Mompha subbistrigella - Garden Mompha - (Haworth, 1828)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species - Leaf-miner: CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required -

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Leaf Miner

Taxonomy: Micro >> Momphidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: M.sturnipennella – size needs to be recorded.

ID pointers: A distinctive little moth that rests low and flat in a horizontal position. The rather short forewing raised tent-like and colour is a dark grey, with an irregular off white cross-band just before one half, broadening towards the dorsum, and a brighter white cross-band at three-quarters sometimes broken in the middle.

Distribution: Locally recorded, and widespread mainly in the south east of the county. Where there is Willow-herb.
Flight Period: January / February / April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November / December / - On the wing throughout the year. Hibernates - On leaves and seed pods of broad-leaved willowherb (Epilobium montanum), Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Will Soar © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 7-11.5mm
Food Plant: Broad-leaved Willowherb (Epilobium montanum).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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Mompha subbistrigella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar

Mompha subbistrigella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar

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