62.062 Plodia interpunctella (Indian Meal Moth)
ws: 16-20mm; all year, peak Jun-Sep; a warehouse and household pest of stored foods eg bird seed
Its English name derives from it being found on cornmeal which was also known as 'Indian meal' and not because it is native of India - it is found on every continent.
Its English name derives from it being found on cornmeal which was also known as 'Indian meal' and not because it is native of India - it is found on every continent.
Plodia interpunctella §1 male
ID: Pale subbasal region contrasting with darker distal region of forewing
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§1 Westcliff-on-sea, Essex; 10/04/2023; male; fw 7.1mm; found indoors
All images © Chris Lewis
All images © Chris Lewis
Page published 10/04/2023 (§1) | dissection images added 23/05/2023
