Pavlovski's Monopis Moth
Common NamePavlovski's Monopis Moth
Scientific NameMonopis pavlovskii
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsdark grey, black, white, iridescent blue, orange-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with decaying organic matter or fungi
Geographic RangeEastern Europe (e.g., Russia, Ukraine)
Host Plantsfungi, decaying organic matter, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are detritivores, feeding on fungi, decaying wood, or other organic matter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dark forewings with iridescent blue scales, a distinctive large white patch on the inner margin of the forewing, and a pale, shaggy head.
Description
A very small moth with dark, mottled forewings featuring iridescent blue scales and a prominent, irregular white patch. Its head is pale and fluffy.
