| 40.008 ~ 0892 ~ Mompha subbistrigella ~ Garden Mompha | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common in southern England and Wales becoming scarce in the north and very rare in central Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Found at three widely separated sites in the county. Wingspan : M & F, 7-11.5mm. Confusion species M. sturnipennella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Willowherb spp. Lifestage data Seed miner. Eggs laid on the foodplant. Larva enters an unripe seed pod and feeds within. Pupates in a sticky whitish cocoon amongst detritus on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 18th Dec 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 18th Dec 2009, Llanfyllin |
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