Stellella Mompha Moth
Common NameStellella Mompha Moth
Scientific NameMompha stellella
FamilyMomphidae
Wingspan (mm)9.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatDamp areas, clearings, waste ground, and gardens where its host plants grow.
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia.
Host PlantsEpilobium hirsutum, Epilobium parviflorum, other Epilobium species
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, typically mining leaves or boring stems of *Epilobium* host plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled brown and cream cryptic pattern, and prominent raised scale tufts on the forewings. Often found near its *Epilobium* host plants.
Description
A small moth with mottled light and dark brown forewings, featuring distinctive raised scale tufts that contribute to its cryptic appearance.
