Pyralidae : Phycitinae
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Plodia interpunctella

(Hübner, 1813)1479 / 62.062

A frequent pest in warehouses where the larvae feed on a wide range of foodstuffs.

Recorded in 28 (20%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1876.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 14-20 mm.
Flight: June to September.
Foodplant:   Cereals, grains, dried fruits, nuts.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Phycitodes saxicola | Ephestia kuehniella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
28/12/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
12/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP08
03/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
24/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
21/06/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ41
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