Monopis imella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Monopis imella (Clemens, 1859)
MOTH INFO
Monopis imella is a moth of the family Tineidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Monopis imella (Hübner, 1813)
Synonyms
Tinea imella (Hübner, 1813)
Monopis nitidella (Zagulajev, 1960)
Common name
Coastal Detritus Moth
Classification
Superfamily: Tineoidea > Family: Tineidae > Subfamily: Tineinae > Genus: Monopis
Wingspan
11-14 mm
Habitat
Coastal areas.
Food plant
The larva feeds on animal-derived materials such as wool, pelts, and remains found in birds’ nests, typically in open habitats.
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observations on the island
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