Tineidae: Tineinae

12.037 (BF0228) Monopis weaverella, (Scott, 1858)

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General Information

The larvae are known to feed on Fox faeces, animals carcasses such as rabbit and fox and possibly animal matter in birds' nests and dove-cotes.


Wingspan: 13-18mm
Foodplant(s): animal carcasses, faeces
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

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