Monopis laevigella, Crete - photo © Yves Bas
Monopis laevigella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
MOTH INFO
Monopis laevigella is a moth of the family Tineidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Monopis laevigella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Tinea laevigella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Tinea rusticella (Hübner, 1796)
Monopis rusticella (Hübner, 1796)
Tinea vestianella (Stephens, 1835)
Common name
Skin Moth
Classification
Superfamily: Tineoidea > Family: Tineidae > Subfamily: Tineinae > Genus: Monopis
Wingspan
13-20 mm
Habitat
Phrygana, dry hills, shrubland, olive groves, and open forests.
Food plant
The larva feeds on decomposing organic matter.
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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