Monopis monachella
Monopis monachella is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is widespread in Eurasia, Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Sumatra, Java, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, New Guinea, Samoa, North America and South America.
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The wingspan is 12–20 mm. The moth flies from April to September.
The larvae feed on animal remains.
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