Momphidae

02887 Mompha divisella, Herrich-Schäffer, 1854

BF0889 (ABH40.005)

 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019

General Information

Larva feeds on willhowerbs causing a distinctive gall.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): willowherbs (Epilobium spp.)
Flying: One generation, August-May (hibernates)
National status:

Habitat

Wet woodland, waste ground, open areas and shady situations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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