A local and scarce species and, unlike other Ephestia species it is not a warehouse pest. The larvae probably feed on dried plant material in gardens, woodland and parkland. The adults come to light.

Note dissection recommended for separation from others of the genus especially if found indoors.

Verification Grade Comment: If recorded Indoors - Grade 4

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 71 (51%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1892. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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