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Pavlovski's Monopis Moth - Monopis pavlovskii Total length: 7 mm. Dark gray/black forewing with a large, white patch covering the outer median and subterminal areas. Head and thorax are white. Tufts create a lumpy appearance. This moth feeds on rotting vegetation and animal matter.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area. Geotagged,Monopis pavlovskii,Pavlovskis monopis moth,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Pavlovski's Monopis Moth - Monopis pavlovskii

Total length: 7 mm. Dark gray/black forewing with a large, white patch covering the outer median and subterminal areas. Head and thorax are white. Tufts create a lumpy appearance. This moth feeds on rotting vegetation and animal matter.

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Do you think they mimic a small bird poop? Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Totally. It makes sense as most predators have no interest in eating poop. Some moths even emit poop-like odors and will sit in real bird poop to enhance the disguise. Posted 6 years ago

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The Pavlovskis monopis moth

''Monopis pavlovskii'', Pavlovski's monopis moth, is a moth of the Tineidae family. It is found in China, Russia, Japan and Korea and is an introduced species in North America, where it has been recorded from New York to central Florida and west to Michigan.

The larvae probably feed on detritus.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 23, 2019. Captured May 31, 2019 21:54 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm