Tinted Tubic
Common NameTinted Tubic
Scientific NameTinea semifulvella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, parks, indoors, near deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsfungi, detritus, bird nests, animal skins, wool, dried plant material
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter within a silken tube. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsUniform ochreous-brown forewings and small size. Look for its presence near decaying organic matter or in domestic settings.
Description
A small, slender moth with uniformly ochreous-brown forewings, long filiform antennae, and a body covered in light brown scales. It typically rests with its wings held close to its body.
