Indian Meal Moth
Plodia interpunctella
Color: Copper-Bronze
Size: 8 – 10 mm
Shape: Slender, long body, narrow wings
Nutrition: The primary task of adults is reproduction.
Larvae feed on cereals, flour, nuts, seeds, pasta, rice, chocolate, etc.
Habitat: Worldwide.
General Behavior
Their ideal temperature is between 20°C and 30°C. They prefer areas such as kitchens, pantries and food stores.
They lay their eggs on their food. They damage products during the larval stage.
Their life cycle lasts between 25 and 135 days.
Their nocturnal activity is active, they are attracted to light.
They can invade houses or facilities.
Threats
They have no threats against people. They have economic impacts due to the damage they cause to crops.
How Do We Recognize Infestation?
The appearance of flying moths in areas close to light sources.
Appearance of threads in food products.
Appearance of cream white larvae.
Stale and musty odor.