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Meal Moth

Pyralis farinalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Tan and brown moth with white lines separating the colors. The abdomen is curled up toward its head when resting.

Habitat:

Underside of Cape Honeysuckle leaf in backyard.

Reference Links:

Species Pyralis farinalis - Meal Moth - Hodges#5510 - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
I'm very happy you like this one. Thank you for your comment and "Favorite" :)
Caleb Steindel
wow cindy, this seriously made my day it is such an awesome spotting, congrats and thanks for sharing!

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PublishedApril 20, 2014

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