Monopis weaverella       Monopis crocicapitella
Monopsis obviella - Belper 8/10/2021 Dave Evans
12.038 BF229  – Yellow-backed Detritus Moth  – Monopis obviella  – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tineidae  >> Tineinae
Other Name/s: Yellow-backed Clothes Moth
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Monopis crocicapitella
ID pointers: A  golden yellow head, with a dark brown or blackish brown forewing that has a scattering of golden yellow scales. An obvious pale whitish central spot in forewing. A prominent pale yellow stripe down the dorsum bordering the central pale yellow band on thorax. Hind wing is dark greyish with a purplish sheen. Generally smaller than similar M.crocicapitella.
Distribution:  (Last record: 7 July 2023 at Long Eaton )  –  Unknown in Derbyshire with only 13 reported records between 2012 – 2023.  Suspect widespread just simply under-recorded. Very difficult to tell apart from Monopis crocicapitella.
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October –  On the wing in May – October Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 10-13mm
 Food Plant: animal and plant detritus, especially woollen materials.
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – Marion Bryce
Last Recorded General Area – Long Eaton
Selected Images:  Belper – 8/10/2021 – Dave Evans©

Monopsis obviella - Belper 8/10/2021 Dave Evans
Monopsis obviella – Belper 8/10/2021 Dave Evans
Monopsis obviella - Belper 8/10/2021 Dave Evans


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2006 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2025 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Monopis obviella

Found 31 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 20 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 11 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Monopis obviella

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Monthly Records By Year: Monopis obviella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Monopis obviella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Monopis obviella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Monopis obviella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Monopis obviella
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Monopis obviella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Monopis obviella

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Monopis obviella – 31 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
BelperSK34U19/09/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45469456
BelperSK34U18/09/20251pupaEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45469403
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/09/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45485932
Ingleby Ave, DerbySK33L14/07/20251adultShervill, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43505756
Chaddesden GardenSK33T21/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42660942
Midway, Derbys.SK32A19/06/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42543073
upper cromford gardenSK25Y11/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42212920
BelperSK34N11/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42267881
Midway, Derbys.SK32A10/08/20242adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954728
Midway, Derbys.SK32A03/08/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954676
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/07/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954534
King's NewtonSK32Y12/05/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386406
Woodland AveSK43R17/06/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846437
BelperSK34U08/10/20211adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35557664
Woodland AveSK43R26/10/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33502396
Woodland AveSK43R29/07/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501768
Woodland AveSK43R02/06/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500880
Woodland AveSK43R30/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500846
Woodland AveSK43R28/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500798
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A25/05/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35162415
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z20/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504678
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z21/06/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504619
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z16/06/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505415
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z19/06/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510266
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z19/06/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU9R
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W30/06/20102AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX5C
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W29/06/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT85
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W21/06/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZBR
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W14/06/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX4L
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W05/06/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5B4
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V09/09/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3M0

 
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