Momphidae

0889 (ABH40.005) Mompha divisella, Herrich-Schäffer, 1854

KR02887

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Larva feeds on willhowerbs causing a distinctive gall.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): willowherbs (Epilobium spp.)
Flying: One generation, August-May (hibernates)
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Wet woodland, waste ground, open areas and shady situations.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 1944

Recorded date range (Adult): 23 April to 23 April

Similar Species

Nationally Scarce A

Adult: