Insect Identification - Indian Meal Moth

Insect Identification Guide

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Adults have wing spread of 5/8 inch; wings are pale grey, with outer portion of fore wing reddish brown; larvae are about 1/2 inch long, with dirty white color. Adults fly mainly at night. Larvae feed on all kinds of grains and flour, and dried fruits; its extensive webbing spoils more food than in consumes. Females Lay between 200 to 400 eggs in spring; complete life cycle ranges from 4 to 6 weeks. Larvae and adults are often mistaken for clothes moths; adults live only one or two weeks.