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0228 ~ Monopis weaverella 
UK Status

Resident. Widely distributed and fairly common throughout mainland Britain.

Montgomeryshire Status

Rare. A single record taken from Commins Coch in the west of the county in 2006.

Wingspan :   M & F, 13-18mm.

Confusion species


M. laevigella.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Wherever the food source is found.

Foodplant

Possibly bird's nests and faeces.

Lifestage data

Lifestage data is not known for this species although it is thought to be similar to M. laevigella.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 10th Aug 2007, Commins Coch