Royal Pyralis
Common NameRoyal Pyralis
Scientific NamePyralis regalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, white, orange-brown
HabitatWarehouses, granaries, human dwellings, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North Africa, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsdried grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, fungi, stored food products
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide variety of dried organic matter and stored food products. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown forewings with two distinct white transverse bands and an orange-brown band. The yellowish head and prominent labial palps are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth with rich reddish-brown forewings marked by two prominent white transverse bands and an orange-brown band between them. The head and palps are yellowish.
