Momphidae

0882 (ABH40.013) Mompha locupletella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR02879

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

General Information

The adults are distinctive with bright orange/silvery grey forewings.

The larvae mine the leaves of various species of willowherb.


Wingspan: 9-12mm
Foodplant(s): willowherbs (Epilobium spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-July and August-September

Habitat

Damp situations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.