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Photo © Ben Sale,  Stevenage, Hertfordshire (17/07/16) - Adult Emerged

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Mompha ochraceella
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Mompha epilobiella
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)893 / 40.010

General comments:
Widespread and common.

The larvae feed in spun shoots of Great Willow-herb in two generations, from May to June and then July to August. Worn adults might be confused with the slightLy larger Mompha ochraceella.

Recorded in 27 (66%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/09/2023121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
09/08/2023120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
20/07/2023121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
10/07/2023120TL31 - Hertford
09/07/2023321TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
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Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: All year. (hibernates)
Foodplant:   Great Willowherb, Broad-leaved Willowherb, Marsh Willowherb
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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