12.039 BF230  -  Tineidae -  Tineinae - Monopis crocicapitella - Pale-backed Detritus Moth - (Clemens, 1859) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tineidae Other Name/s: Pale-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 obviella
ID pointers: A pale golden yellow head, with a dark brown forewing that has a scattering of golden yellow scales. An obvious pale yellowish central spot in forewing. A prominent pale yellow stripe down the dorsum bordering the central pale yellow band on thorax. Hind wing is pale grey.
Distribution:  Status unknown in Derbyshire due to insufficient data with only a handful of reported records. Suspect widespread just simply under-recorded. Very difficult to tell apart from Monopis obviella.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  -  On the wing in June – October Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 10-16mm
Food Plant: various materials: flour, oats, other seeds and woollen refuse
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Last Recorded By: Tony Davison
Last Recorded General Area: Melbourne
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IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison © – Possibly Monopis crocicapitella.

 
 

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