| 62.064 ~ 1473 ~ Ephestia elutella ~ Cacao Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a single site in the west of the county at Commins Coch. Wingspan : M & F, 14-20mm. Confusion species E. parasitella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Warehouses and occasionally outside. Foodplant Stored materials especially cereals. Lifestage data Eggs laid on food source. Larva feed openly and may take a year to reach full size if conditions are unfavourable. Pupates in a cocoon. |
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