Mompha lacteella explained

Mompha lacteella is a moth in the family Momphidae found in Asia and Europe.

Description

The wingspan is 11–13 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July.[1]

The larvae feed on great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) and broad-leaved willowherb (Epilobium montanum), mining the leaves of their host plant. Larvae can be found from March to April.[2]

Pupation takes place inside the mine or in the ground.

Distribution

It is found in most of Europe, except the southern parts of the continent. In the east, the range extends through Asia Minor, the Caucasus, eastern Transcaucasia and southern Siberia to the Russian Far East.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 40.003 BF887 Mompha lacteella (Stephens, 1834) . UKmoths . 26 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Ellis . W N . Mompha lacteella (Stephens, 1834) rust-blotch mompha . Plant Parasites of Europe . 26 April 2020.