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Mompha propinquella
White-headed Mompha (Stainton, 1851)
Momphidae
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Photo © Jim Swalwell,  08/08/2015 - Cranwich Camp

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Buff-headed Mompha
Mompha lacteella
Wingspan: 11-12.5mm
Flight: June - Sept.
Foodplant:   Great Willowherb, Broad-leaved Willowherb
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Common.
Similar to previous species distinguished by white head and thorax.
Open woodland, waste ground and gardens.

Recorded in 39 (53%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
28/08/2024128TF63Heacham
16/08/2024127TG20Poringland
14/08/2024128TF91Dereham 
01/08/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
29/07/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
20/07/2024127TG02Whitwell
20/06/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
23/08/2023127TG10Bowthorpe / Earlham
22/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
17/08/2023127TG13Hempstead
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