Tineidae

12.041 Monk Moth Monopis monachella (Hübner, 1796)

pRDB3

Similar species:

Forewing: 6 to 9.5mm

Habitats: Mainly coastal.

Habits: The moth is an occasional immigrant.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on animal remains such as skins, animal carcasses and on detritus in bird's nests which includes owl pellets.