Pyralidae : Pyralinae
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Pyralis farinalis
(Linnaeus, 1758)1417 / 62.072

General comments:
Widespread and common

A synanthropic species,which probably accounts, in part, for the long adult flight period. As a wild insect, the moth has declined considerably as a result of changes in farming methods associated with grain production.

Recorded in 30 (73%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1885.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Pyralis pictalis | Aglossa dimidiatus >

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/10/2024+21TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
25/09/2024121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
19/09/2024120TL34 - Royston (S)
15/09/2024120TL31 - Hertford
06/09/2024120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
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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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