Biology:Monopis monachella
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tineidae |
| Genus: | Monopis |
| Species: | M. monachella
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| Binomial name | |
| Monopis monachella (Hübner, 1796)
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Monopis monachella is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is widespread in Eurasia, Africa, India , Sri Lanka, Burma, Sumatra, Java, the Philippines , Taiwan, Japan , New Guinea, Samoa, North America and South America.
The wingspan is 12–20 mm. The moth flies from April to September.
The larvae feed on animal remains.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q1359113 entry
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