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Monopis monachella
(Hübner, 1796)232 / 12.041

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: Established along the Suffolk coast and can be found regularly.

Life Style: Flies from May to September possibly in two broods. The larvae are detritivores feeding mainly on materials of animal origin.

Identification: A moth with a very distinctive appearance.

Recorded in 9 (16%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1995.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/09/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
10/09/2023425TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
09/09/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
07/09/2023125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
06/09/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Wingspan: 12-20mm
Flight: May - Oct (pos two gens)
Foodplant:   Animal skins, owl pellets, dead animals and in birds' nests
Nat Status: pRDB3
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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