Indianmeal Moth Larva (Silk/Webbing)

Natural Habitat

Pantry areas, food storage facilities, kitchens, and grain silos worldwide.

Diet & Feeding

Stored dry goods including grains, flour, cereal, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate, and pet food.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae produce characteristic silken webbing as they feed and move through food sources. They often crawl away from their food source to pupate in cracks, crevices, or ceiling corners.

Risks & Benefits

They are a major pantry pest that causes food spoilage and economic loss. While not directly harmful to human health if accidentally ingested, their presence indicates contamination of food supplies.

Identified on: 1/30/2026