Mompha jurassicella
Mompha jurassicella
40.006 BF890
Wingspan c. 12mm.
This rather local species, formerly known as M. subdivisella, occurs mainly in the south-eastern region of England, with a few records from surrounding counties.
The larval foodplant is great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum), the larvae feeding internally in galleries in the stems during July and August.
There is a single generaion, the adult moths on the wing from September, hibernating over winter and appearing again up to April.
This rather local species, formerly known as M. subdivisella, occurs mainly in the south-eastern region of England, with a few records from surrounding counties.
The larval foodplant is great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum), the larvae feeding internally in galleries in the stems during July and August.
There is a single generaion, the adult moths on the wing from September, hibernating over winter and appearing again up to April.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 4 |
| February | 7 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 13 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 8 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 4 |
| December | 0 |
