Momphidae

0893 (ABH40.010) Mompha epilobiella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR02892

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): Great Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum), Broad-leaved Willowherb (Epilobium montanum), Marsh Willowherb (Epilobium palustre)
Flying: All year

Regional Information

Recorded in 37 (13.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 10 January to 28 December

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Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
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