Indian meal moth (Larva)

Natural Habitat

Pantries, granaries, and warehouses where stored food is kept

Diet & Feeding

Stored food products including grains, cereal, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate, and pet food

Behavior Patterns

Larvae spin silk webbing in and over the food source; they move away from food to walls or ceilings to pupate

Risks & Benefits

Major pest of stored food; causes financial loss through food contamination; harmless to humans and pets if accidentally ingested but necessitates disposal of infested items

Identified on: 5/26/2026