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Mompha lacteella

(Stephens, 1834)887 / 40.003

Uncommon resident.

Epilobium montanum with larva mining blotches in leaves in March/April.

Recorded in 15 (11%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 9-13mm
Flight: May - July.
Foodplant:   Broad-leaved Willowherb.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
23/07/20211VC40 - ShropshireSO49
13/06/20212VC36 - HerefordshireSO47
13/06/20214VC40 - ShropshireSO59
01/06/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO78
21/05/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO49
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