November Tubic
Common NameNovember Tubic
Scientific NameTinea semifulvella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)17
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, areas with decaying wood and fungi
Geographic RangeMost of Europe
Host Plantsfungi, decaying wood
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on fungi, particularly bracket fungi, and decaying wood, pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform dull brownish-grey forewings, relatively long antennae, and its typical flight period. Distinguishing it from other similar *Tinea* species may require examination of subtle wing markings or genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its dull brownish-grey forewings, often with a slightly mottled or speckled appearance, and long, filiform antennae.
