Tineidae: Tineinae

0230 (ABH12.039) Monopis crocicapitella, (Clemens, 1859)

KR00705

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


General Information
Wingspan: 10-16mm
Foodplant(s): flour, oats, seeds, woollen materials, organic matter
Flying: One generation, June-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 19 (7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 May to 06 November

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 Photo © David Griffiths
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