Monopis monachella (Hübner, 1796) Species
Last modified: March 19, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
A very rare species in Belgium. It has his stronghold in AN and LI.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tineidae > Subfamily: Tineinae > Genus: Monopis > Species: Monopis monachella
- Vernacular names
- Zustermot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1946b. Microlépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge. — Lambillionea 46: 121–123. On page 123.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The adults have been observed from early May till September.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Nests of birds and Fur, horse-hair, refuse of animal origin
The larva remains undescribed, it is believed to feed on pellets and dead animals.
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