40.013 BF882 - Momphidae - Mompha locupletella

40.013 BF882 - Momphidae - Mompha locupletella - Flame Mompha - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant - Leaf Miner

Taxonomy: Micro >> Momphidae

Other Name/s: Red Mompha

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: M,terminella

ID pointers: A very attractive species, with its combination of bright orange, white and silvery-grey patches.

Distribution: (First record: 1955 ) - (Last record: 23/08/2022 at Birch Vale ) - Very few records since the first in 1955 would suggest Locally scarce. Shoiuld be found where there are Willowherbs. A scattering of records primarily from the NW of the county.
Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing May – September in two generations Mine Period: April / May / - The larvae mine the leaves of willowherbs (Epilobium) Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Steve Orridge © All Rights Reserved
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Wingspan: 9-12mm
Food Plant: Willowherb (Epilobium).

Last Recorded Date: 23/08/2022

Last Recorded By: Jane Hewitt
Last Recorded General Area: Birch Vale

First Recorded Year: 1955

IMAGES BELOW: Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge©

Mompha locupletella – Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge

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