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Cadra calidella
Dried Fruit Moth (Guenée, 1845)
Pyralidae: Phycitinae
1478 / 62.068

Similar West Midlands Species
Cacao Moth
Ephestia elutella
Blushed Knot-horn
Ephestia woodiella
Wingspan: 19-24mm
Nat Status: Adventive
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

A rare adventive species, usually found in warehouses where the larvae feed on dried fruits, nuts and other dried plant material. Last recorded in 1924.

Note Dissection needed to separate from similar Ephestia species.

Verification Grade Comment: No recent records

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 2 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1876.
Last Recorded in 1924.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
1924139SJ74 - Betley/Madeley
1908139SJ74 - Betley/Madeley
1876+37SO85 - Worcester
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