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Meal Moth

Pyralis farinalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Pyralidae
Genus
Pyralis
Species
Pyralis farinalis (Meal Moth)

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Scarce Tabby
Pyralis lienigialis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meal Moth?
The scientific name of Meal Moth is Pyralis farinalis. It belongs to the genus Pyralis.
What is the conservation status of Meal Moth?
Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Meal Moth live?
Meal Moth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia.
What family does Meal Moth belong to?
Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) belongs to the genus Pyralis, which is part of the taxonomic family Pyralidae.
Is Meal Moth endangered?
No, Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Meal Moth belong to?
Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Meal Moth?
The closest relatives of Meal Moth in the genus Pyralis include Scarce Tabby.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Pyralis — 2 Species

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Meal Moth
Pyralis farinalis
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Scarce Tabby
Pyralis lienigialis
DD
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