Indianmeal Moth (Larva)

Natural Habitat

Worldwide in human dwellings, primarily kitchens, pantries, and food processing facilities.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on stored grain products, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, chocolate, candies, and dry pet food.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae spin distinctive silk webbing over food sources as they feed. Before pupating, they often crawl away from the food source to walls or ceilings.

Risks & Benefits

They are a major nuisance and economic pest that contaminates food with webbing and frass. They do not bite or sting and are not known to transmit diseases.

Identified on: 3/18/2026