Monopis monachella

(Monopis monachella)

Description

Monopis monachella is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is widespread in Eurasia, Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Sumatra, Java, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, New Guinea, Samoa, North America and South America. The wingspan is 12–20 mm. The moth flies from April to September. The larvae feed on animal remains.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tineidae
Genus:Monopis
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