40.010 BF893 - Momphidae - Mompha epilobiella

40.010 BF893 - Momphidae - Mompha epilobiella - Buff Mompha - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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

- click for General Verification Guidelines |

- click for Specific Verification Guidelines

- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - 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
*** Last updated on 7 May 2025 by RP ***

✉️ Send Moth Page Feedback

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Food Plant: Various Willowherbs

Last Recorded Date: 25/08/2024

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By - Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area - Cromford

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

Mompha epilobiella – Tony Davison

Mompha epilobiella – Tony Davison

Mompha-epilobiella – Tony Davison

no images were found

Maps
Charts
Other

Distribution Map for Mompha epilobiella
derbyshiremoths.org © makes no guarantee of accuracy of data used in these maps and charts – they are presented to you with best endeavours and the data behind them updated periodically as time permits. Historic records are being discovered all the time. These will be assessed, so once they are all verified, they will be incorporated onto the map and charts.
Found 11 records
    ↳ 0 from After 2025
    ↳ 4 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 7 from Before 2020

If the Map Layers function fails, just refresh the page and it should be OK after. Use the +- zoom on the top left, or on a tablet, use two fingers to zoom.

Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.

Monthly Records By Year: Mompha epilobiella

Monthly Counts By Year: Mompha epilobiella

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Mompha epilobiella – 11 records available
Listed by Year - descending
Taxon Site Name Tetrad Year Date Count
Mompha epilobiella upper cromford garden SK25Y 2024 25/08/2024 1
Mompha epilobiella Forbes Hole LNR SK43W 2024 19/07/2024 1
Mompha epilobiella Birch Vale SK08I 2021 23/07/2021 1
Mompha epilobiella Melbourne, Derbyshire SK32X 2020 29/07/2020 1
Mompha epilobiella Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 2018 17/07/2018 1
Mompha epilobiella Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 2015 21/05/2015 1
Mompha epilobiella Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock SK36A 2007 01/11/2007 1
Mompha epilobiella Middle Peak Quarry, Wirksworth SK25X 2005 07/06/2005 1
Mompha epilobiella Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 2004 25/03/2004 1
Mompha epilobiella Holme Hall, Cutthorpe, nr Chesterfield SK37L 1994 20/08/1994 1
Mompha epilobiella Holme Hall, Cutthorpe, nr Chesterfield SK37L 1994 16/08/1994 1

- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Leaf Miner

Distribution Map for Mompha epilobiella

Monthly Records By Year: Mompha epilobiella

Monthly Counts By Year: Mompha epilobiella

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Mompha epilobiella – 11 records available