Monopis imella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Monopis imella (Hübner, [1813])
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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