Photo © Mike Wall
Monopis obviella
Checklist Number12.038 [B&F: 0229]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Local in barns, warehouses and granaries throughout much of southern Britain, with records north to southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and reasonably common in the south of the county. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Similar to M. crocicapitella, which see for differences. Larva feeds on woollen materials and refuse, and detritus in bird nests.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
