Niditinea fuscella

(Linnaeus, 1758)
European House Moth

Sort #: 163 | P3 #: 300164 | MPG #: 411
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Larval feeding type: Probably feeds from a silken tube spun among the substrate
Larval substrate: Dry animal and plant remains, often in houses
Phenology: Adult: 5/25 to 10/13 (10 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1934
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 16