Pyralidae

62.060 Beehive Honey Moth Vitula serratilineella (Ragonot, 1887)

Immigrant / Adventive

Similar species:

Forewing: 9 to 11.5mm

Habitats:

Habits: It is sometimes found near the exit hole of a bumblebee nest. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the combs and wax in bumblebee nests. It pupates in a cocoon in its feeding place.

In North America it has also been associated with stored dried fruits.