Pyralis farinalis

(Linnaeus, 1758)
Meal Moth

Sort #: 1481 | P #: 800667 | MPG #: 5510 | PFG Page #: 132
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Larval substrate: Stored grain products
Phenology: Adult: 3/02 to 11/26 (396 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 454