12.038 Monopis obviella Copyright Martin Evans
 12.038 Monopis obviella and Monopis crocicapitella Copyright Martin Evans
 Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans  12.038 Monopis obviella Copyright Martin Evans

Tineidae

12.038 Yellow-backed Detritus Moth Monopis obviella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Local

Similar species: Monopis crocicapitella has a more spotted outer forewing.

Forewing: 5 to 6mm

Habitats: In and around farm buildings. Otherwise wherever it can source its larval foodstuffs.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on animal and plant detritus, including wool outdoors, bird's of prey pellets, dried seeds and occasionally detritus in bird's nests.