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Mompha jurassicella

Checklist Number
40.006 [B&F: 0890]

Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification

Classification

Family:Momphidae
Subfamily:Momphinae
Genus:Mompha
Species:jurassicella
Authority:(Frey, 1881)

Nationally scarce (Na) on waste ground and in dry open areas in south-eastern England, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire apparently restricted to a few locations near Fareham. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Most likely to be confused with M. bradleyi and M. divisella, but forewing a more uniform brownish grey colour. Larva mines stems of Great Willowherb, forming galls.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)