Oecophoridae: Oecophorinae

0647 (ABH28.010) Brown House-moth Hofmannophila pseudospretella, (Stainton, 1849)

KR02284

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This is commonly found inside houses and can be seen all your round (although more commonly in the summer).

The larvae feed on animal and plant detritus and other materials.


Wingspan: 16-25mm.
Foodplant(s): animal carcasses, plant matter
Flying: All year
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 94 (34.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 21 January to 30 December