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| | | | Meal moth | | The meal moth (Pyralis farinalis) is a species in the family snout moths (Pyralidae). This species is found throughout the world. The meal moth reaches wingspans of 18 - 30 mm. The forewings are dark. The central section of the forewings is lighter and is bounded by curved white lines. In resting position, the abdomen of the meal moth curves upwards. | | |
| | | The meal moth prefers to live in bakeries, food warehouses and in mills. Their diet consists of straw, seeds, flour, cereals and vegetable waste. | | |
| | | Meal moths are active from June to August. The caterpillars occur in September and are considered pests. They cause damage flour products and are making them inedible. The caterpillars overwinter once or twice. In May they pupate. The meal moth can produce up to 5 new generations a year, depending on conditions. | | |
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