Mompha propinquella explained

Mompha propinquella is a moth in the family Momphidae found in Europe.

Description

The wingspan is 10–12 mm.[1] Adults are on wing from the end of June to mid-September in one generation per year.

The larvae feed on great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) and broad-leaved willowherb (Epilobium montanum), mining the leaves of their host plant.[2] The species overwinters in the larval stage.[3]

Distribution

It is found in most of Europe, except the Mediterranean islands and most of the Balkan Peninsula.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.microlepidoptera.nl/soorten/species.php?speciescode=290040&p=1 microlepidoptera.nl
  2. Web site: Ellis . W N . Mompha propinquella (Stainton, 1851) marbled mompha . Plant Parasites of Europe . 27 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 40.004 BF888 Mompha propinquella (Stainton, 1851) . UKmoths . 27 April 2020.

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