40.013 BF882 – Momphidae – Mompha locupletella

Momphidae – Mompha locupletella – Red Mompha

STATUS – Locally fairly common where there are Willowherbs. A scattering of records primarily from the NW of the county.

ID POINTERS – A very attractive species, with its combination of bright orange, white and silvery-grey patches.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – September

IMAGES – Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge©

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