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Family: Momphidae   Checklist Number: 40.013

Mompha locupletella   ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Flame Mompha

Scarce with a few recent records from the southern islands. Found in damp habitats from May to late September in two generations. The larval food-plants are willowherbs in the family Onagraceae.

References: 
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.

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