Family: Tineidae Checklist Number: 12.037
Monopis weaverella (Scott, 1858)
Carrion Moth
Recorded annually in small numbers. As the name suggests it is believed to be a scavenger on animal carcasses and faeces. The adult flight period is May to July, and enjoys a wide-range of habitats.
References:
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.