Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
The central area of the forewing of this moth ranges from yellow to brick-red.

Wingspan: 18-30 mm.
Foodplant(s): stored grain
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grain stores and farms.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Hypsopygia glaucinalis (=Orthopygia)

62.072 (BF1417) Meal Moth Pyralis farinalis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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