Norfolk status
Rare. (aka Warehouse moth)
Pest species, a very common insect in tropical and temperate climates.
Feeds on stored materials, nuts, almonds, cocoa beans and dried fruit, especially cacao (cocoa) and tobacco.
A serious pest problem in the chocolate & tobacco industry!
Sometimes found outdoors.
Very similar to Ephestia woodiella. Genitalia determination required.



Recorded at Upwell, W.Norfolk, Oct 2008.
Stalham and Holme in 1995.
Barrett (VCH 1901) :- "Norwich;very abundant in grocers' warehouses, probably similarly everywhere."

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 10 (14%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1900. Last Recorded in 2022. Additional Stats

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