Monopis
Monopis
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Tineoidea
- Family: Tineidae
- Subfamily: Tineinae
- Genus: Monopis
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monopis: //məˈnoʊ.pɪs//
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Summary
Monopis is a genus of the fungus moth family Tineidae, known for its characteristic forewing structure and coloration. It includes several species, primarily found in North America.
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan 10-16 mm; forewings elongate, dark brownish-gray to black with sparse pale speckling and/or pale whitish patches along costa and inner margin; hindwing uniformly brown to gray; top of head yellow in several species.
Identification Tips
Look for the semi-transparent pale spot near the middle of the forewings, along with contrasting white markings adjacent to it. Otherwise, forewings are generally unpatterned and brown to blackish-grey in color.
Distribution
Found in America north of Mexico.
Diet
Larvae feed on various foodstuffs of animal origin, including carcasses, owl pellets, feces, and wool fabrics.
Similar Taxa
- Hyalospila
- Blabophanes
- Eusynopa
- Rhitia
Tags
- Monopis
- Tineidae
- Lepidoptera
- moths
- North America