Mompha jurassicella       Mompha epilobiella
40.008 BF892  – Garden Mompha – Mompha subbistrigella – (Haworth, 1828) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –       Leaf-miner:  CAT L – The leaf or a Photo required – reared and possibly dissected       Larval Case:  C1 – Distinctive Species –       PDF Icon – click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon – click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        purple – 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.
General Comment: None Flight Period: January /  February /  April /  May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  November /  December –  On the wing throughout the year. Hibernates Mine Period: Not Recorded
Mine Period Additional: On leaves and seed pods of broad-leaved willowherb (Epilobium montanum),
Mine ID Difficulty: Not Recorded
Mine Type/s: Not Recorded
Mine Feeding Method/s: Not Recorded
Mine Comment: None. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 7-11.5mm
 Food Plant: Broad-leaved Willowherb (Epilobium montanum).
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
Selected Images:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©

40.008 BF892 - Momphidae - Mompha subbistrigella
Mompha subbistrigella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar
40.008 BF892 - Momphidae - Mompha subbistrigella
Mompha subbistrigella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar
40.008 BF892 - Momphidae - Mompha subbistrigella
40.008 BF892 - Momphidae - Mompha subbistrigella


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Monthly Occurrence For Years Below
Adults: (between 1992 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Mompha subbistrigella

Found 126 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 69 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 57 from Before 2020
Flying
Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
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Sep
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Mining
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Mompha subbistrigella

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Monthly Records By Year: Mompha subbistrigella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Mompha subbistrigella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )


First/Last Recorded Dates: Mompha subbistrigella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Mompha subbistrigella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Mompha subbistrigella
AGR: -3.8%   |   Total % Change: -55.7%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Mompha subbistrigella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Mompha subbistrigella

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Mine Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Mompha subbistrigella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Mine Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's mine periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen mining, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Mompha subbistrigella – 126 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Stoney Clouds, meadowSK43T23/08/20252adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44732826
upper cromford gardenSK25Y13/08/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44517606
BelperSK34U10/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44352343
Ingleby Ave, DerbySK33L27/07/20251adultShervill, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43934194
King's NewtonSK32Y27/07/20251adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48469923
BelperSK34N24/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43875923
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L20/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42507089
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L18/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42432683
Derby DESK33I17/06/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43633520
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L11/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42217402
sheffieldSK38M04/06/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42141601
Midway, Derbys.SK32A31/05/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42017766
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L30/05/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41948982
upper cromford gardenSK25Y29/05/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41943135
sheffieldSK38M29/05/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41987727
sheffieldSK38M28/05/20252adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41986337
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T23/05/20252adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42694227
BelperSK34N20/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41724332
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T20/05/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42691180
BelperSK34U17/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41659303
BelperSK34U11/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41529393
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L10/05/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41493387
BelperSK34U01/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41331997
BelperSK34N29/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41274819
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P09/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40946591
Staveley SYASK47H05/04/20251adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40678645
BelperSK34U22/03/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40962828
Mickley, DerbyshireSK35Z09/03/20251adultTarnya Fishervc57_irecords_extractiBRC40398436
InkersallSK47G10/12/20241adultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC39427006
BelperSK34N17/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37185704
Derbyshire, UKSK26Q27/06/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36828459
upper cromford gardenSK25Y25/06/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36668029
Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC)SK38L25/06/20241adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38279199
Cross Green, Matlock DEJW, UKSK26Q25/05/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36140278
Woodland AveSK43R17/05/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40044460
Allestree, DerbySK33P12/05/20244adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40083969
King's NewtonSK32Y12/05/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386416
BelperSK34U10/05/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35866562
Allestree, DerbySK33P10/05/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40082730
Borrowash, Derby DE, UKSK43C02/04/20241Adultsmaundyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35500323
Glapwell Garden TrapSK46T13/03/20241adultJohn Culpinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40549619
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L19/02/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34933590
King's NewtonSK32Y12/02/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34839778
Allestree, DerbySK33P04/09/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48409859
Belper GardenSK34P27/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34543545
BelperSK34U24/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35294995
BelperSK34N22/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35301113
SandiacreSK43T19/05/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34092954
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H17/05/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30392192
Mickleover gardenSK33C17/05/20231adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35449714
BelperSK34N11/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35299117
Belper GardenSK34P07/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34543442
Glossop SK, UKSK09H06/05/20231Adultstarnosemolevc57_irecords_extractiBRC30224052
Woodland AveSK43R10/06/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846410
Ferneydale AvenueSK07Q02/06/20221adultWakefield, Rowanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34939503
SandiacreSK43T22/05/20221adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35175915
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/05/20221AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060122
Midway, Derbys.SK32A10/06/20211adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38494186
Woodland AveSK43R04/06/20217adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498271
Midway, Derbys.SK32A04/06/20211adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38494147
Woodland AveSK43R28/05/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498157
Midway, Derbys.SK32A28/05/20211adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38493961
Woodland AveSK43R30/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500821
Birch ValeSK08I30/05/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35067593
Midway, Derbys.SK32A30/05/20201adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38448588
Woodland AveSK43R28/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500772
Birch ValeSK08I25/05/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35067588
Woodland AveSK43R20/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500677
Woodland AveSK43R17/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500661
Havercroft RoadSK38L22/06/20191AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36367711
Norton LeesSK38L07/05/20181AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22029873
Norton LeesSK38L07/05/20181AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC6751199
Norton LeesSK38L06/05/20181AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC6736555
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z20/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504696
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z18/06/20162adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504570
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y09/06/20162AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060124
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z04/06/20164adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504544
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z27/06/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505551
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z16/06/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505418
Shirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z15/06/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35070197
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z04/06/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505360
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z21/05/20152adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505329
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z09/06/20142adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506465
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z01/06/20145adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506391
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z09/07/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33508279
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z17/06/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510225
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z17/06/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7SN
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A09/06/20121AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY2Q
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z30/05/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510147
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z30/05/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7R1
Findern Close, BelperSK34P28/05/20122AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU8E
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z27/05/20122adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510101
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z27/05/20122AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0CU
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z25/05/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510060
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z25/05/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0C6
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z24/05/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510050
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z24/05/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY2N
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z22/05/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510033
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z22/05/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY2B
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R11/03/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7PR
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N02/01/20121AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY1O
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z29/05/20113adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512446
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z29/05/20113AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6WN
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z17/04/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512158
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z17/04/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6T6
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A04/06/20104AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT39
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A23/05/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP06V
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A19/05/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX1S
Midway, Derbys.SK32A13/06/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41990804
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A13/06/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4PA
Midway, Derbys.SK32A01/06/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41990783
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A01/06/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4NV
Midway, Derbys.SK32A27/05/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41990740
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A27/05/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSPE
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F29/08/20081AdultM.J. Williams;R. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZX6
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A20/06/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP492
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A31/05/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSHT
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X16/08/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33531909
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X16/08/20061AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3HI
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V13/07/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1X9
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V04/06/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR5Y
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y30/05/20044AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678818
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y30/05/20044AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1ON
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K13/04/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP15N
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K18/06/19942AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVAD
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K21/05/19921AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0YB

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