Bird Nest Moth

Monopis crocicapitella

Taken on 16th September 2008, Lincoln UK. Wingspan 10-16mm, the adults fly from June to October. Found mainly in the southern half of Britain and Ireland.

by wallaby1 Oct 14, 2008 12:10 AM

Separated from M. obviella late 19th C. M. crocicapitella has a darker dorsal stripe & less distinctive marking on forewings, which are more speckled. Larvae feed on dried animal & vegetable refuse.

by wallaby1 Oct 14, 2008 12:21 AM

Monopis crocicapitella moth in Morwell National Park in Victoria, Australia, 20th March 2014

by kennedyh Mar 22, 2014 4:32 AM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Tineidae

Genus

Monopis

Species

crocicapitella

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