Meal Moth
Pyralis farinalis
Adult meal moths are found around barns, mills, granaries, and homes where their larvae have access to stored dry foods. They are mostly nocturnal, flying in short fluttering bursts and resting on walls or sacks during the day. Adults feed little compared with the larval stage, sometimes taking moisture or small amounts of liquid food while focusing on mating and egg-laying. A notable feature is the banded forewing pattern and the habit of holding the body at a raised angle when at rest.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Meal Moth