Pantry Moth Larva (Indian Meal Moth Larva)

Stored food products in kitchens, pantries, warehouses, and food processing facilities

Dried food goods including flour, cereal, cornmeal, crackers, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and pet food

The larvae spin silk webbing as they feed, which often clumps food together; they typically wander away from the food source to pupate in cracks or crevices

A major pest of stored products; they contaminate food with silk, frass, and cast skins, leading to significant economic loss and waste