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Monopis laevigella
Skin Moth

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 227 / 12.036
Photo © Ian Marshall, 8 Jul 2008,  North Ferriby, VC61

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Yorkshire Status: Fairly common and local resident.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Widespread and very common with many records from all five vice-counties. Can be reared in numbers from birds' nests and owl pellets.

2013 (CHF): Still common and widespread across the county, both at light and especially in nest boxes. It can be mistaken for the less common Monopis weaverella but the tornal spot is usually absent or indistinct.

Recorded in 73 (37%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

< Niditinea striolella  |  Monopis weaverella >
Wingspan: 13-20mm
Flight: April - September.
Foodplant:   A variety of foodstuffs of animal origin
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/08/2023261TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
28/08/2023161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
24/08/2023162SE65 - York (E)
23/08/2023162SE65 - York (E)
23/08/2023164SE24 - Bramhope / Otley
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