Mompha terminella       Blastobasis adustella
40.015 BF883 - Momphidae - Mompha raschkiella
40.015 BF883  – Fireweed Mompha  – Mompha raschkiella  – (Zeller, 1839)
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 –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        purple – Leaf-miner
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Momphidae
Other Name/s: Little Mompha
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A distinctive little moth that rests low and flat in a horizontal position. Forewing colour is a shining leaden grey, with a bright orange patch at one quarter and other orange markings in the mid-wing. Several very small scale tufts along the dorsum. A white costal spot towards the apex.
Distribution:  It appears to be widespread and locally common where the food-plant exists. widespread records from 2001-2014 (DaNES) and 26 records 2016-2024 (iRecord)
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October –  On the wing May – October in two overlapping generations Mine Period:  August /  September /  October
Mine Period Additional: The larvae feed on the leaves of rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium).
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: Steve Orridge, Will Soar, Martin C.Harvey; Jon Mortin.  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 7-11mm
 Food Plant: Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium).
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© – Buxton – Steve Orridge© / Monsal Trail (Leaf Mine) – Martin C.Harvey© / Buxton – Jon Mortin©

40.015 BF883 - Momphidae - Mompha raschkiella
Mompha raschkiella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar
40.015 BF883 - Momphidae - Mompha raschkiella
Mompha raschkiella – Buxton – Steve Orridge
Mompha raschkiella - 14/10/2024 - Monsal Trail -Martin C. Harvey
Mompha raschkiella – 14/10/2024 – Monsal Trail -Martin C. Harvey
Mompha raschkiella on Rosebay Willowherb - Steve Orridge
Mompha raschkiella on Rosebay Willowherb – Steve Orridge
Mompha-raschkiella-12th-September-2024-Buxton-Jon-Mortin.
Mompha-raschkiella-12th-September-2024-Buxton-Jon-Mortin.
40.015 BF883 - Momphidae - Mompha raschkiella
40.015 BF883 - Momphidae - Mompha raschkiella
Mompha raschkiella - 14/10/2024 - Monsal Trail -Martin C. Harvey
Mompha raschkiella on Rosebay Willowherb - Steve Orridge
Mompha-raschkiella-12th-September-2024-Buxton-Jon-Mortin.


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2002 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2001 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Mompha raschkiella

Found 85 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 48 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 37 from Before 2020
Flying
Jan
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Mining
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Mar
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Dec

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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Mompha raschkiella

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Mompha raschkiella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Mompha raschkiella
AGR: 2.24%   |   Total % Change: 70%

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

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Mompha raschkiella

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 raschkiella
( 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 raschkiella – 85 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Swarkestone, DerbyshireSK32U11/10/20253mineShervill, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45891617
Woodhead, Trans Pennine TrailSK19E10/10/20256Leaf-mineHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48921873
Darwin ForestSK36C06/10/20252mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45819784
Darwin ForestSK26X04/10/20255mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45786886
Longdendale, Trans Pennine TrailSK09Z11/09/20252Leaf-mineHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48921872
Hayfield, Mount FamineSK08M02/09/20252Leaf-mineHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48921871
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P13/08/20251mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44440751
Shaw Farm, New Mills VCSJ98Y12/08/20251mineHind, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44526624
BelperSK34U10/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44352345
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P06/08/20251mine (empty)Evans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44213544
Grinlow Woods (east)SK07L01/08/20251mineMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44066888
Chaddesden GardenSK33T13/07/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43373877
Ferneydale Grassland LNRSK07Q24/06/20251mineMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42605005
Mousley Bottom LNRSJ98X22/06/20251mineMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC50062608
Gleadless Valley LNRSK38R21/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42497386
Havercroft RoadSK38L13/06/20251adultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42292463
EyamSK27C08/06/20251AdultSamuel P.C.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC42913516
Stoney Middleton, Hope Valley SUB, UKSK27C08/06/20251AdultElena Obradovićvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42913517
Buxton SK, UKSK07S28/04/20251AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41215111
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S27/04/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41604751
Monsall TrailSK17R14/10/20241mineHarvey, Martin C.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC38898622
River Derwent, DerbySK33S21/09/20241mineNeil Gregoryvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38567593
River Derwent, DerbySK33S21/09/20241mineNeil Gregoryvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38567612
Ferneydale Grassland LNRSK07Q15/09/20241AdultMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38723700
Cote Heath Park, BuxtonSK07R12/09/20241mineMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38436879
Cote Heath Allotments, BuxtonSK07R12/09/20241AdultMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38775315
Olwer TorSK28K12/09/20241MineJack Oughtonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39791150
Darley BridgeSK26Q14/08/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38019555
BROWN LOWSJ99V02/08/20241adultBISSITT, ANDREWvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38424960
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S25/05/20241adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36182204
Calke ParkSK32R01/10/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105557
Carver's RocksSK32G30/09/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106095
Ladycroft AveSK07S08/09/20233adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076055
Springwater LakesSK53B26/08/20233mineGregory, Neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32653363
Ladycroft AveSK07S15/08/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076469
Buxton SK, UKSK07S22/09/20221AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28811860
Sherbrook Lodge, BuxtonSK07R02/09/20221LarvaMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC27949220
Buxton SK, UKSK07S03/06/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22734759
Former Saint-Gobain Pipeworks, Staveley [centroid]SK47C20/10/20201AdultGodfrey, A.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC33989143
Former Saint-Gobain Pipeworks, Staveley [centroid]SK47C30/08/20201AdultGodfrey, A.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC33989144
Former Staveley Iron Works, Staveley [centroid]SK47C30/08/20201AdultGodfrey, A.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC33990046
Lady Canning's PlantationSK28W24/08/20201LarvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC17751538
Former Staveley Chemical Works, Staveley [centroid]SK47H29/07/20202AdultGodfrey, A.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC33989656
Coombs Dale, CalverSK27C20/07/20201LarvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC16110180
Former Saint-Gobain Pipeworks, Staveley [centroid]SK47C11/07/20201AdultGodfrey, A.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC33989145
Buxton SK, UKSK07S25/06/20201AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22320039
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S20/05/20201adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35094847
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S09/05/20201adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35094731
Ladycroft AveSK07S27/07/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49167305
Lightwood ReservoirSK07M25/07/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49168394
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y16/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060127
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S14/07/20181adultSteve A. Orridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49168415
Shillito WoodSK27X30/08/20165LarvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3987387
Lady Canning's PlantationSK28W22/08/20161LarvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3926160
Ladycroft AveSK07S18/08/20161adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41052068
Carvers Rocks NR, TicknallSK32G05/09/20143Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9MD
Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V09/06/20142Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9JB
Millers DaleSK17G03/09/20111Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7LG
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,WorksopSK57J24/05/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXN4
BamfordSK28B21/09/20101Larval MineK. McCabe;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6OI
Lathkill DaleSK16Y04/09/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6LS
Oaks Barn Cottage, Monyash Rd, Over Haddon, BakewellSK26D04/09/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6LW
Ladybower ResrSK18U03/09/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXJF
Howden ResrSK19S25/08/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXHV
Slippery Stones,Upper DerwentSK19S25/08/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXIB
Padley Gorge, Nether PadleySK27P19/08/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6HS
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G18/08/20101Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTMV
Carvers Rocks area,HartshorneSK32G27/07/20102Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP65I
DovedaleSK15K25/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTFO
DovedaleSK15K25/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTG7
LinacreSK37L13/10/20091Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP54Z
Coombs Dale,Stoney MiddletonSK27H12/10/20091Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP53W
Carvers Rocks,HartshorneSK32G09/10/20095Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP53F
Pin DaleSK18L10/09/20091Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWXD
Carvers Rocks area (new plantation)SK32G25/07/20092Larval MineDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWUJ
Strines, New MillsSJ98T17/09/20081Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4L8
Monsall Trail, BuxtonSK17L14/09/20081Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSNL
Mousley Bottom, New MillsSJ98X03/09/20071Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP44Q
Beeley Moor TriangleSK26Y25/08/20071adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105404
Beeley Triangle, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y25/08/20071AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSFE
Carr Vale NR,BolsoverSK46P13/09/20061Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW8K
Carr Vale NR,BolsoverSK47K13/09/20061Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3N1
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Z03/06/20061AdultB.L. Statham;G.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2X6
Hilton Gravel Pits, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K04/06/20021AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1G9
Cubley, nr AshbourneSK13U04/10/20011Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1F4

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