Mompha propinquella
Mompha propinquella is a moth in the family Momphidae found in Europe.
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Momphidae |
Genus: | Mompha |
Species: | M. propinquella |
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Mompha propinquella | |
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Description
The wingspan is 10–12 mm.[2] 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. The mine consists of a large full depth blotch in the lower leaves and the larva can make several mines. Most frass is deposited in coarse grains. The larvae are brownish red with a black head and can be found in early spring. Pupation takes place inside the mine or in the ground.[3] The species overwinters in the larval stage.[4]
Distribution
It is found in most of Europe, except the Mediterranean islands and most of the Balkan Peninsula.
References
- "Mompha (Mompha) propinquella (Stainton, 1851)". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- microlepidoptera.nl Archived 2011-02-12 at the Wayback Machine
- Ellis, W N. "Mompha propinquella (Stainton, 1851) marbled mompha". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- Kimber, Ian. "40.004 BF888 Mompha propinquella (Stainton, 1851)". UKmoths. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
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