Momphidae
  Prev | Next  
Photo © Marcus Nash,  24/11/2018 - Hindolveston

Similar Norfolk Species
Mompha divisella
Hourglass Mompha
Mompha jurassicella
Obscure Mompha
Upload a Photo
 
Mompha bradleyi
Dusky Hourglass Mompha

(Riedl, 1965)889a / 40.007
=New Neat Mompha*

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Overlooked in the UK until the 1990s when specimens were identified in Hertfordshire.

Adults emerge between July and September, after which they hibernate for the winter, appearing again in the spring.

One of three species, Mompha divisella, M. jurassicella, M. bradleyi that are superficially similar and require genitalia dissection.

First Norfolk record at Dersingham in 2011 (R. Jones, 30.09.2011)
New for VC27 at Shotesham in 2018 (A. Musgrove, 20/04/18)

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 7 (9%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2011.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Mompha jurassicella  |  Mompha subbistrigella >

Determination
Mompha bradleyi, Dersingham, 30-9-11(det. R. Jones, J. Clifton)
Mompha bradleyi (F), Great Ellingham, Norfolk - gen. det. J Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
18/05/2023128TF63Snettisham
09/05/2023127TG02Hindolveston
01/11/2022127TG13Hempstead
05/05/2022127TG02Hindolveston
09/09/2021127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
Express Record Mompha bradleyi
We need your records!
Do you have records of Mompha bradleyi?
Put your own dot on the map!

Copyright © Lepidoptera UK 2024
   
Click Map for Details

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 9-11mm
Flight: July - Sept (hibernating)
Foodplant:   Great Willowherb
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

Data Policy | Cookies Policy
  
Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © NOLA™ 2024. © Lepidoptera UK - Jim Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ 2024
This site requires necessary cookies to function correctly. We'd also like to set Google analytics cookies that help us make improvements by measuring how you use the site. These will be set only if you accept all cookies. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this will affect how the website functions. Cookies Policy