227 Monopis laevigella

May be double-brooded in the south, overwintering stage is probably as an egg

Recorded larval stage March to April

Adult forewing - around 6 to 9mm. Flies between May and September

Larval foodplants : Larval foodplants : A variety of foodstuffs of animal origin, in birds' nests, owl pellets, dead birds and mammals

Not currently available on this website. For examples of larvae and adults see:-

http://www.ukmoths.org.uk/