Mompha epilobiella (Buff Mompha) - Norfolk Micro Moths

Momphidae

Prev | Next

Photo © Dave Jones, 21/08/2015 - Stoke Holy Cross

Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
*Mompha ochraceella* Amber Mompha

Upload a Photo

Mompha epilobiella

Buff Mompha

([Denis & Schifferm�ller], 1775)	893 / 40.010
=Common Mompha*

Norfolk status
Common.
Adult hibernates and can be found throughout the year.
Found where foodplant occurs in damp and dry habitats.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Determination

List Species Records [Show All Latest]

We need your records!
Do you have records of Mompha epilobiella?
Put your own dot on the map!

Click Map for Details

Wingspan:	10-13mm
Flight:	All year. (hibernates)
Foodplant:	Great Willowherb, Broad-leaved Willowherb, Marsh Willowherb
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Immature

Adult

Further info: Mompha epilobiella

Link to this page...
norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?bf=8930

Mobile View

Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © NOLA™ 2025. © Lepidoptera UK - Jim Wheeler - N o r f o l k M o t h s 2007 - 2025. Data © NOLA™ 2025