Biology:Mompha subbistrigella

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Short description: Species of moth

Mompha subbistrigella
Scientific classification edit
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Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Mompha
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Binomial name
Mompha subbistrigella
(Haworth, 1828)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tinea subbistrigella Haworth, 1828

Mompha subbistrigella, the garden cosmet, is a moth of the Momphidae family found in most of Europe.

A seed pod of Epilobium eaten by larva
Larva

Description

The wingspan is 7–11.5 mm. Adults are on wing from late summer to late spring.[2]

The larvae feed within the seedpods of broad-leaved willowherb (Epilobium montanum) and occasionally on other willowherb (Epilobium species).

References

Wikidata ☰ Q144752 entry