Mompha ochraceella explained

Mompha ochraceella is a moth of the family Momphidae found in Africa, Asia and Europe.

Description

The wingspan is 14–16 mm. The head is whitish-yellow ochreous. Forewings are yellow, suffusedly and irregularly irrorated with pale ferruginous; three darker scale-tufts above dorsum. Hindwings are whitish-yellowish. The larva is pale yellowish head pale brown.[1]

Adults are on wing from May to August.[2]

The larvae feed on willowherbs (Epilobium species), including great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum).[3]

Distribution

It is found in most of Europe, ranging (in the south) to Morocco and Asia Minor. In the east, the range extends to the Caucasus and Iran.

Notes and References

  1. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description
  2. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 40.002 BF886 Mompha ochraceella (Curtis, 1839) . UKmoths . 25 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Ellis . W N . Mompha ochraceella (Curtis, 1839) buff mompha . Plant Parasites of Europe . 25 April 2020.