| 12.036 ~ 0227 ~ Monopis laevigella ~ Skin Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded quite well, especially in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 13-20mm. Confusion species M. weaverella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine?)  Habitat Wherever the food source is found. Foodplant Bird's nests, bird guano, owl pellets, dead birds and animals and stored products. Lifestage data Eggs are laid on larval food. Larva feeds in a silken tunnel and forms much webbing. Pupates within larval food. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 21st May 2012, Middletown |
 Photo by PB, 21st May 2012, Morben ISAF |
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