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A fairly common species in the northern part of Belgium, but rare in the south.
Native
Trailing margins of the forewings and forehead cream-colored to light brown. 12–16mm; The ground color of the forewings varies little, mostly much lighter than in Monopis obviella.
The adults have been observed from early May till September. Indoors, there are several generations a year.
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.