Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: A common species across the county. First recorded in 1997.

Life Style: The moth is single brooded with a partial second generation and may arrive as an immigrant. Ephestia woodiella flies at night and comes to light. The larvae are thought to feed on plant material such as dead leaves, stems and berries. They pupate in a cocoon.

Identification: Ephestia species can be difficult to identify. Particularly since Ephestia woodiella is common in the county. The other species could easily be mistaken as faded or aberrant E. woodiella. E. woodiella has a broad area of light orange, brown, reddish brown or pink shade along the whole length of the forewing dorsum. However this can be reduced or faded. If any individual captured is suspected as another species of Ephestia then genitalia dissection should be carried out More Info

Verification Grade Comment: If recorded Indoors - Grade 4

Recorded in 38 (66%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1997. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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