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Skin Moth

Monopis laevigella

About

A small dark brown moth with a pale spot on each forewing that breeds in bird nests and animal remains. It is one of nature's recyclers, breaking down keratin-rich waste.

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Did You Know?

Forensic entomologists use its presence on corpses to help estimate time of death in criminal investigations.