Indian meal moth (approximate)

Worldwide distribution, commonly found in pantries, kitchens, and food processing facilities.

Larvae feed on dry plant-based foods including grains, cereal, cornmeal, flour, nuts, dried fruit, and pet food.

Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The larvae produce silk webbing through their food source as they feed, which creates clumps and spoilage.

Major household and commercial pest; causes significant food waste and economic loss. They do not bite or sting and are not known to transmit diseases, but they contaminate food with webbing, frass, and cocoons.