| 1479 ~ Plodia interpunctella ~ Indian Meal Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread but local in southern Britain. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded once from Welshpool in 2007. Wingspan : M & F, 14-20mm. Confusion species None. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Warehouses. Foodplant Stored cereals, grain, fruit, nuts, roots, herbs and dried insects. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on food source. Larva spins an open web amongst the food materials which soon becomes contaminated with frass. Pupates in a silken cocoon in a crevice. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 11th Aug 2007, Welshpool. (Moth trapped by DG). |
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