Tineidae

12.031 Dovecot Moth Tinea columbariella Wocke, 1877

Notable A

Similar species:

Forewing: 4 to 7.5mm

Habitats: In and around houses.

Habits:

Foodplant: The larva feeds from a portable silk case in the nests of birds which include House Sparrow, Starling, Swallow, domestic pigeons and poultry. It has occasionally been found indoors feeding on woollen fabrics.