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Pyralis farinalis
Meal Moth

(Linnaeus, 1758)1417 / 62.072

Norfolk status
Widespread records but not common. Usually known from grain stores or farms.
Central area of forewing ranges from yellow to brick-red.

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/10/2023128TF62King's Lynn
01/10/2023228TF51Walpole Highway
30/09/2023228TF51Walpole Highway
29/09/2023228TF51Walpole Highway
28/09/2023127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
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Wingspan: 18-30 mm.
Flight: June to September
Foodplant:   Stored grain.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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