Monopis crocicapitella (Clemens, 1859) Species
Last modified: Nov. 23, 2024, 12:02 p.m.
A fairly common species in the northern part of Belgium, but rare in the south.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tineidae > Subfamily: Tineinae > Genus: Monopis > Species: Monopis crocicapitella
- Vernacular names
- Crème kijkgaatje (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1955a. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 55: 3–4, 53–54, 82. On page 4.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 12–16 mm. Trailing margins of the forewings and forehead are cream-colored to light brown. The ground color of the forewings varies little, mostly much lighter than in Monopis obviella.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The adults have been observed from early May till September. Indoors, there are several generations a year.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Nests of birds and Fur, horse-hair, refuse of animal origin
The larva lives in bird's nests, on stored products of vegetable origin like: flour, corn, felt and textiles, or on a variety of refuse of plant or animal origin.
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