Tineidae: Tineinae

0237 (ABH12.034) Brown-dotted Clothes Moth Niditinea fuscella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR00689

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


General Information

The larvae of this 'clothes moth' actually feed in birds' nests and poultry houses.


Wingspan: 11-17mm
Foodplant(s): feathers, animal fibres, dry faeces (possibly)
Flying: One generation, April-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 11 (4.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 February to 07 November

Similar Species
Niditinea striolella (=piercella)