Monopis fenestratella (Raptor Nest Moth) - iMoths


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Monopis fenestratella
Raptor Nest Moth (Heyden, 1863)
Tineidae : Tineinae

233 / 12.042

Similar West Midlands Species: None

Wingspan:	11-16mm
Flight:	May - August
Foodplant:	Detritus in bird nests, possibly showing a preference for the nests of birds of prey.
Nat Status:	pRDB2
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

A single Herefordshire record from 1865

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1865.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Further info: Monopis fenestratella

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		West Midlands Moths (Full)