Tineidae: Tineinae

0227 (ABH12.036) Skin Moth Monopis laevigella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR00700

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 Photo © Jonathan Newman


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 13-20mm
Foodplant(s): foodstuffs of animal origin
Flying: One/two overlapping generations, May-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 18 (6.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 April to 11 October

Similar Species
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Yellow, Brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5