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Mompha epilobiella

Family: Momphidae

893     *     Mompha epilobiella

Larvae in spun leaves of Greater Willowherb, Epilobium hirsutum.

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight time: Main period July-August but found throughout the year

Food plant: Among spun shoots of Willowherbs (Epilobium spp.)




Mompha epilobiella


Mompha epilobiella


Mompha epilobiella

Mompha epilobiella
Foynes, Co. Limerick, W Ireland. July 2015

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