INDIAN MEAL MOTH (Plodia interpunctella)
Biology
- Length: 5/8 to 3/4 inch
- Wings are pale gray colored at the base while the outer portion is reddish brown.
- Larvae are normally a dirty white color about ½ inch long.
Distribution/Habits
- Found throughout the world
- Infest grain products and a wide variety of seeds and nuts, chocolate, dry pet foods, dry fruits, powered milk, graham crackers, biscuits, dried red peppers, etc.
- Larvae produce webbing throughout infested material.
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