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Monopis monachella
Monk Moth

(Hübner, 1796)232 / 12.041
=White-blotched Clothes Moth

Norfolk status
Rare.
Very few records in the UK, mostly from coastal sites.

Small resident population thought to be present in East Norfolk, with almost all records originating from the same 10k square.

Resident colonies also reported along the Suffolk coastline.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
10/06/2023127TG51Scratby
18/07/2022127TG42Horsey
05/09/2021127TG42Eccles
02/06/2021127TG42Horsey
07/08/2020127TG51Newport
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Wingspan: 12-20mm
Flight: May - Oct (pos two gens)
Foodplant:   Animal skins, owl pellets, dead animals and in birds' nests
Nat Status: pRDB3
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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