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Photo © Patrick Clement,  At a Hagley garden centre, J. Tibbets, March 2020.

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Ephestia kuehniella

Zeller, 18791475 / 62.063

A rare local species that is a pest in warehouses, bakeries, pet shops etc where the larvae feed on a variety of foodstuffs.

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Recorded in 12 (9%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 20-25mm
Flight: April to October (Three generations)
Foodplant:   mainly wheat-flour, also other stored food material
Nat Status: Adventive
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
23/11/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO89
20/06/2023 to 25/06/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
28/06/2020+VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
April 2020+VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
10/03/2020+VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
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