| 1417 ~ Pyralis farinalis ~ Meal moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout Britain but never common. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from three sites in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 22-30mm. Confusion species P. liengialis and P. pictalis. |
Flight
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Associated with mills, stables and outhouses. Foodplant Stored grain. Lifestage data Grain feeder. Eggs laid on grain. Larva forms a tough silken gallery interwoven with cereal debris. Pupates in a cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 1st Aug 2011, Middletown. |
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