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Pyralis farinalis In the kitchen Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Meal moth,Moth Week 2021,Pyralidae,Pyralis farinalis,Summer,United States,insect,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Pyralis farinalis

In the kitchen

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    Christine Young
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    Uh oh...Hope it didn't get into your food! Posted 4 years ago
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      Gary B
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      I don't think so. Haven't noticed anything. The larvae feed on hay also and I've got a few big bales nearby outside so it may have come from there. I let it go outside after taking some photos! Posted 4 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        Phew! Posted 4 years ago

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The Meal moth

"Pyralis farinalis", the meal moth, is a cosmopolitan moth of the family Pyralidae. Its larvae are pests of certain stored foods, namely milled plant products. At rest, adult moths typically hold the tip of their abdomen at 90° to their body. Their upperwings are fairly colourful by moth standards, and have a wingspan of 18–30 mm.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Jul 21, 2021. Captured Jul 14, 2021 16:35 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.