40.002 BF886 – Momphidae – Mompha ochraceella

Momphidae – Mompha ochraceella

STATUS – Favours Great Willowherb and is probably widespread across Derbyshire as this species occurs widely throughout much of Britain.  

ID POINTERS – A distinctive orange and yellow Mompha, and as with all the Mompha species they are colourful, attractive and distinctive. They rest low and flat in a horizontal position. Often have scale tufts.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – August

IMAGES – Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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