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Mompha propinquella  
         
  B&F: 0888

ABH: 40.004

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Wasteground, Roadside verges

Wingspan:  17mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  Larvae feed within the stems of Willowherbs.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Near Geddington Chase, 28.vii.1908

First Record:  1908, Wallis.