The Indianmeal moth (Plodia interpunctella), also spelled Indian meal moth and Indian-meal moth, is a pyraloid moth of the family Pyralidae. Alternative common names are hanger-downers, weevil moth, pantry moth, flour moth or grain moth.

2025年1月3日 · There is another moth that looks similar to the Indian meal moth (grain moth) and they infest similar foods. Sometimes I think clothes moths can also be confused as the grain or meal moth. As you mention, there are no real viable pesticides available for treating this pest - especially since we do not want to put pesticides on our food. ...

2024年9月19日 · In addition to beetles, moths such as the Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella) are a common pest of grains. This moth is thought to come from Europe but is now widespread across much of the world.

The Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hubner) is one of the most commonly reported pests of stored grains in the United States. In Pennsylvania it is not a major problem, but can be troublesome occasionally. Larvae of the Indian meal moth feed upon grains, grain products, dried fruits, nuts, cereals, and a variety of processed food products.

2024年9月16日 · Pantry moths, also known as Indianmeal moths (Plodia interpunctella), are found almost everywhere. These moths feed on virtually any raw and processed grain products, such as cereals, pasta, and dried pet food. Pantry moths are harmless and don't bite, but they can infiltrate food items that are not sealed airtight.

Indian meal moths and other similar meal moth species earn the name pantry moths because of their egg-laying habits and larvae that feed on pantry foods. While most people notice them in their adult form, it is actually the larval stage that causes the most problems.

1 天前 · Identifying an Indianmeal moth. Brown says Indianmeal moths are among the most common pantry pests. “Most people will see the adult stages of Indianmeal moths,” Brown says. “They’re probably a quarter- to a half an inch in length — that’s when they’re in their kind of triangle shape when the wings are folded back over their body.

Indian meal moths prefer to lay eggs near their food supply but the adults may be seen flying around in other areas. They are general feeders of stored dry foods such as all grains and grain products, dried fruits, seeds, nuts, crackers, powdered milk, chocolate, and cookies.

The Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella), often known as the pantry moth, is a common pest of stored foods. The larvae (grubs or caterpillars) feed on a wide variety of dried food products but are most frequently found on cereals, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

2024年10月17日 · About Indian meal moths. Insect infestations in pantries and cupboards are common problems in kitchens. Indian meal moth is one of the most common pantry pests. Pantry pests may destroy or spoil sizable quantities of food products. The adult Indian meal moth is a 5/8 inch long moth. The outer 1/2 to 2/3 of its wings are reddish-copper colored.