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A small moth from Riyadh. (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Mansur
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honeym
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Hi Mansur
Unfortunately, there's not a lot to work with. It's small, even for a pyralid and looks as if it should be a phycitine. Other than that, it's almost featurless.
Was it in your house?
One possibility would be a species of Ephestia. If the moth was found in your house, is there any dried fruit (dates, etc.) around?
Martin
Unfortunately, there's not a lot to work with. It's small, even for a pyralid and looks as if it should be a phycitine. Other than that, it's almost featurless.
Was it in your house?
One possibility would be a species of Ephestia. If the moth was found in your house, is there any dried fruit (dates, etc.) around?
Martin
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Martin
Yes we have some dried dates , also we have 2 palms but the fruit is not yet show.
honeym
Well-known member
Hi Mansur
I think the best I can do with the identity of your moth is probably a species of Ephestia (possibly elutella) or Cadra (possibly figulella). This group is notoriously difficult, with many similar looking species, and one often has to resort to dissecting the genitalia in order to get an identification.
Both species, and their relatives, are pests of stored products (dried fruit, nuts, flour, etc.), often in houses and warehouses.
Best wishes
Martin
I think the best I can do with the identity of your moth is probably a species of Ephestia (possibly elutella) or Cadra (possibly figulella). This group is notoriously difficult, with many similar looking species, and one often has to resort to dissecting the genitalia in order to get an identification.
Both species, and their relatives, are pests of stored products (dried fruit, nuts, flour, etc.), often in houses and warehouses.
Best wishes
Martin
