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Ephestia elutella

(Hübner, 1796)1473 / 62.064

A scarce and local species found in buildings, warehouses, animal shelters etc where the larvae feed on a variety of foodstuffs.

Note Identification from photographs is not reliable and dissection is recommended to separate from other Ephestia species.

Verification Grade Comment: Dissection needed

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 24 (17%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1877.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 14-20mm
Flight: June to October
Foodplant:   stored food materials
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
07/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
07/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
15/06/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
28/06/2020+VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
17/05/20171VC40 - ShropshireSO49
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