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Mompha langiella
White-spot Mompha

(Hübner, 1796)880 / 40.011
=Clouded Mompha*

Norfolk status
Local.
Recent records include Sutton Fen, Hickling, Buckenham Carrs and Buxton Heath.

Unlike any other British Mompha, dark brown with a prominent small white patch and small white dash near base of forewing.

Leaf-mine: June - July. Mine similar to Mompha locupletella, Check egg position.

Recorded in 21 (28%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
02/09/2024+27TG31How Hill
20/07/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
08/06/2024328TL79Mundford
01/06/2024+27TG11Horsford
28/05/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 9-10.5mm
Flight: August-April apparently hibernating in thatch
Foodplant:   Enchanter's Nightshade, Great Willowherb, Broad-leaved Willowherb
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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