Pyralidae: Phycitinae

1479 (ABH62.062) Indian Meal Moth Plodia interpunctella, (Hübner, [1813])

KR06102

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2013
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell


General Information
Wingspan: 14-20 mm.
Foodplant(s): cereals, stored grain, dried fruit, nuts
Flying: One generation, June-September
National status: Local

Habitat

Warehouses, stores, shops and houses.

Regional Information

Recorded in 13 (4.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 January to 29 October


Local