Niditinea fuscella (Brown-dotted Nest Moth) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Photo © Dave Appleton, 22/07/2012 - Bawdeswell - female gen. det. J Clifton

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*Niditinea striolella* Brindled Nest Moth

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Niditinea fuscella

Brown-dotted Nest Moth

(Linnaeus, 1758)	237 / 12.034
=Brown-dotted Clothes Moth

Norfolk status
Local.
The larvae of this 'clothes moth' actually feed in birds' nests and poultry houses.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 18 (24%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Wingspan:	11-17mm
Flight:	April - Sept.
Foodplant:	Feathers, animal fibres and possibly dry faeces
Nat Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 4

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