B&F: 0229

ABH: 12.038

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, gardens

Wingspan:  10-13mm

Flight Period:  May - October

Observations:  The larvae are scavengers, feeding on animal and plant refuse, especially woollen materials. Adults can be recorded sparingly at light.

Confusion Species: Monopis crocicapitella

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1938, KDNHS