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Meal Moth

Pyralis farinalis

Photo by Yasser
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown moth with multi-colored wings and striped abdomen.

Habitat:

NYC apartment.

Notes:

I found this moth in an apartment this morning. Not sure what it is.

Species ID Suggestions

Meal Moth

Pyralis farinalis

Reference Link
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Comments (5)
Jacob Gorneau
Beautiful! Please add to my mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
bayucca
Pyralidae, Pyralinae, Pyralis farinalis. You are urgently requested to hide your pasta reserve!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World

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PublishedApril 29, 2012

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