Mompha propinquella (Stainton, 1851) Species
Last modified: Dec. 3, 2024, 2:47 p.m.
A rather rare species in Belgium, though widespread.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Momphidae > Genus: Mompha > Subgenus: Mompha > Species: Mompha propinquella
- Vernacular names
- Bonte wilgenroosjesmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 149. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan is about 12 mm.
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Mine
Large blotch mines in the lower leaves, sometimes occupying the entire leaf.
See also bladmineerders.be
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Bionomics
The larva often changes from one leaf to the other, causing large blotch mines.
Pupation in an ochreous cocoon inside the final mine or on the ground.
The species hibernates as a young larva.
The adults are active at night and come to light.
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Flight periods
One generation a year from June till late August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Epilobium hirsutum, Epilobium montanum, Epilobium palustre and Epilobium tetragonum
Oligophagous on Epilobium, with a preference of Epilobium hirsutum.
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Habitat
Open woodland, waste ground, ruderal places, gardens.
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