40.010 BF893  -  Momphidae - Mompha epilobiella - Buff Mompha Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       Leaf-miner:  CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required - reared and possibly dissected       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce        purple - Leaf Miner
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Momphidae Other Name/s: Common Mompha ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  M.ochraceella
ID pointers: A distinctive little moth that rests low and flat in a horizontal position. The wings are held roof like and curl slightly around the body. Giving it a slightly tapered appearance. Forewing colour is a creamy yellowish with darker yellowish-brown markings. a faint costal spot at three quarters. Several very small scale tufts along the dorsum.
Distribution:  (Last record: 25/08/2024 at Cromford )  -  Appears to be locally widespread but not common despite it being common nationally wherever the food-plant occurs. Just scattered records
Flight Period: January /  February /  March /  April /  May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  November /  December /  -  On the wing throughout the year. Hibernates  - Larvae mine the leaves of Willowherbs Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 10-13mm
Food Plant: Various Willowherbs
Last Recorded Date: 25/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area: Cromford
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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