Momphidae
59a1837.1 –
1444.1 Mompha locupletella
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
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Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Onagraceae. Host genera: Chamaenerion Epilobium Oenothera. Notes: leaf miner (Eiseman 2016) & (Bruzzese et al 2019). (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
locupletella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) (Tinea) - MONA 1983: [NEW]pinipennella (Zetterstedt, 1839) (Adela)quadrilobella (Herrich-Schäffer, [1854]) (Psacaphora)schrankella (Hübner, [1805]) (Tinea) |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Mompha locupletella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico, Proc. Entom. Soc. Wash., 118(4): 510-518. DNA barcode divergence suggests that the NA population might be native and that further investigation may be warranted (Steve Nanz, pers. comm., 2021). |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
- Eiseman, C.S., 2016. North American Leafminers (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae, Momphidae) on the Evening Primrose Family (Onagraceae): New Host, Parasitoid, and Distributional Records. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, 118(4): 510-518.
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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