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Indian Meal Moth (Plodia
interpunctella)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Adults have wingspread of 5/8 inch; wings are pale gray, with outer
portion of forewing reddish-brown; larvae are about 1/2 inch long, with
dirty white color. |
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Habits :
Adults fly mainly at night. |
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Diet :
Larvae feed on all kinds of grains,
flours, and dried fruits. |
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Reproduction
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Females lay between 200 to 400 eggs in
spring; complete life cycle ranges from four to six weeks. |
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Other Information
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Larvae and adults are often mistaken for
clothes moths; adults live only one or two weeks; larvae spin white,
silken cocoons where they pupate, and sometimes leave "webbing" behind. |
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