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Pyralis farinalis
Meal Moth
(Linnaeus, 1758)1417 / 62.072

Recorded in 19 (51%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1878.
Last Recorded in 2026.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area or Nature Reserve
15/06/2026129TL45 - Cambridge
13/06/2026129TL49 - March
17/09/2025129TL34 - Royston
29/07/2025129TL34 - Royston
18/07/2025129TL45 - Cambridge
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Wingspan: 18-30 mm.
Flight: June to August.
Foodplant:   Stored grain.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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