UK Status
Resident. Widely distributed and common throughout
the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded quite well, especially in the east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 13-20mm.
Confusion species
M. weaverella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine?)
Habitat
Wherever the food source is found.
Foodplant
Bird's nests, bird guano, owl pellets, dead birds and animals and
stored products.
Lifestage data
Eggs are laid on larval food. Larva feeds in a silken tunnel and forms
much webbing. Pupates within larval food. |
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