Orange-headed monopis
Common NameOrange-headed monopis
Scientific NameMonopis crocicapitella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsorange, dark brown, white, grey
HabitatHuman dwellings, warehouses, natural environments rich in detritus (e.g., bird nests, animal burrows)
Geographic RangeCosmopolitan
Flight PeriodYear-round indoors; May to October outdoors in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are case-bearing, constructing a portable silken case covered with detritus, within which they feed on keratinous materials and detritus, and eventually pupate.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, bright orange-brown head, and the mottled pattern of its forewings, which typically include a noticeable white patch near the wing base.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange-brown head and mottled forewings, which display a mix of dark brown, white, and greyish scales, often with a prominent white patch near the base.
