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Monopis monachella Top view of Monopis monachella moth. Larvae of this moth feed on animal remains in bird nests such as feathers and droppings. Geotagged,Minnesota,Monopis,Monopis monachella,Spring,Tineidae,United States,insects,moth,summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Monopis monachella

Top view of Monopis monachella moth. Larvae of this moth feed on animal remains in bird nests such as feathers and droppings.

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The Monopis monachella

''Monopis monachella'' is a moth of the Tineidae family. It is widespread in Eurasia, Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Sumatra, Java, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, New Guinea, Samoa, North America and South America.

The wingspan is 12–20 mm. The moth flies from April to September. The larvae feed on animal remains.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Feb 23, 2019. Captured May 30, 2018 00:07 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 48mm