Tineidae

12.042 Raptor Nest Moth Monopis fenestratella (Heyden, 1863)

pRDB2

Similar species:

Forewing: 4.5 to 7.5mm

Habitats: Possibly a specialist feeding on the remains in the nests of birds of prey.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on detritus in bird's nests including Kestrel and owls.