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Meal moth - Pyralis farinalis Attracted to UV light. Australia,Geotagged,Meal moth,Pyralis farinalis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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"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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 21, 2025. Captured Oct 19, 2025 13:49 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 70mm