Monopis spilotella
(Tengström, 1848)
Orange-headed monopis
Monopis spilotella is a small described by Tengström in 1848. The has a transcontinental distribution spanning northern Eurasia and North America. are active during the summer months with a period extending from May through September. The species is known by the Orange-headed monopis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monopis spilotella: //mɔˈnoʊ.pɪsˌspaɪ.loʊˈtɛl.ə//
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Identification
The combination of small size (10–19 mm wingspan), orange coloration, and summer period (May–September) may help distinguish this from other Monopis. However, specific diagnostic features separating M. spilotella from are not documented in available sources. examination may be required for definitive identification.
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Appearance
Small with a wingspan of 10–19 mm. The 'Orange-headed monopis' suggests distinctive orange coloration on the region.
Distribution
Northern Europe: Scandinavia, Denmark, Baltic region, Ukraine, and Russia. North America: recorded from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan).
Seasonality
are on from May to September.
Similar Taxa
- Other Monopis speciesThe Monopis contains multiple small with similar size ranges; M. spilotella is distinguished by its orange coloration and specific geographic distribution pattern spanning both Palearctic and Nearctic regions.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Tinea spilotella by Tengström in 1848, later transferred to Monopis. The has been recorded in GBIF with distribution records from Finland and Canadian provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan).
Observation data
iNaturalist records 767 observations for this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.