Endotricha mesenterialis

Endotricha mesenterialis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Pyralidae

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Endotricha mesenterialis
Photo: Kai Squires, CC BY

The adult moth measures about 10 mm in wing length.

Source: Wikipedia

Size

The wing length is about 10 mm.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

It has a wide distribution across many islands and countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Endotricha mesenterialis photo 3
Photo: Kai Squires, CC BY
Endotricha mesenterialis photo 4
Photo: Andrew Allen, CC BY

Same family (Pyralidae)

Indian-Meal MothIndian-Meal MothPlodia interpunctellaCan damage your homeGreater Wax MothGreater Wax MothGalleria mellonellaMediterranean Flour MothMediterranean Flour MothEphestia kuehniellaCan damage your homeMeal mothMeal mothPyralis farinalisDamages trees, gardens or cropsBee MothBee MothAphomia sociellaNuisance, not dangerousYellow-fringed Dolichomia MothYellow-fringed Dolichomia MothHypsopygia olinalis

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endotricha_mesenterialis

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