Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella
Adult
Size: 10-15mm
Shape: small moth, wings folded along back
Colour: brown with cream band across the front
Antennae: Long
Distinguishing features: Banded appearance
Adults eat: very little
Larvae are pests of: dried food, nuts, cereals, pet food, dried fruit and chocolate.
Damage: Webbing and frass on gnawed food
Often found on: They are only found infesting dried food and will not attack textiles etc.
Size: 10-15mm
Shape: small moth, wings folded along back
Colour: brown with cream band across the front
Antennae: Long
Distinguishing features: Banded appearance
Adults eat: very little
Larvae are pests of: dried food, nuts, cereals, pet food, dried fruit and chocolate.
Damage: Webbing and frass on gnawed food
Often found on: They are only found infesting dried food and will not attack textiles etc.
Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella
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