B&F: 0227

ABH: 12.036

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, gardens

Wingspan:  13-20mm

Flight Period:  May - September

Observations:  The larvae feed on a wide range of detritis, including dead animals, owl pellets, foodstuffs and amongst birds' nests.

Confusion Species: Monopis laevigella

L.O.N.:  Kettering etc, common, June & August.

First Record:  1902, Wallis