Indian Meal Moths
Plodia interpunctella
Appearance
- Adult — 7—9mm in length, wingspan 15—20mm. First third of forewings are a pale buff colour. Remainder of the wings are reddish—brown.
- Larva — yellowish-white, reddish or greenish (depending on diet) with a brown head.
Lifecycle
- 35 days at 2°C. Much longer at lower temperatures or when feeding on low nutrition foods.
Habits
- Feeds on nuts, dried fruit and grain (maize).
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