About Monopis monachella (Hübner, 1796)
Monopis monachella (Hübner, 1796) is a moth species belonging to the family Tineidae. It has a widespread distribution across Eurasia, Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Sumatra, Java, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, New Guinea, Samoa, North America, and South America. This moth has a wingspan measuring 12 to 20 mm, and adults fly between the months of April and September. The larvae of Monopis monachella feed on animal remains.