| 40.01 ~ 0893 ~ Mompha epilobiella ~ Common Mompha | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common in southern England and Wales becoming more local in the north and central Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Found at just a few scattered sites, an uncommon species. Wingspan : M & F, 10-13mm. Confusion species M. ochraceella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Willowherb spp. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on the leaf. Larva lives in spun shoots and feeds within. Pupates in a whitish cocoon in the feeding place. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 29th July 2011, Cors Dyfi |
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