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Cadra cautella
(Walker, 1863)1476 / 62.067
=Ephestia cautella

General comments:
Adventive. synanthropic.

This species is listed for the Cheshunt area (Boyd, 1901) and for "London" by Prout (1901). One was bred from an Almond nut purchased in Borehamwood, 28th March 1969 (Eric Bradford) and one was found indoors at Fulham on 17th October 2001 (Martin Honey). There are no other records.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 4 (10%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2001.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/10/2001121TQ27 - Hammersmith / Westminster
28/03/1969120TQ19 - Bushey / Borehamwood / Stanmore
1901121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
1900120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
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Wingspan: 15-22mm
Flight: May - June (partial 2nd gen late summer/autumn)
Foodplant:   dried fruit, stored nuts, seeds,grain, flour.
Nat Status: Adventive
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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