Status
Rare.
Once widespread and abundant, very rare since the 1940s with the introduction of artificial fibres and insecticides.
Records listed from 1874 - C. Barrett.
"A pest in warehouses and homes where larvae devour garments and organic items."
[MBGBI vol2 p191]  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 5 (7%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 1990.
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