Pantry Moth Larva (Wax-covered)

Pantries, kitchens, grain storage facilities, and food cabinets

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

The larvae spin silk webbing that clumps food particles and waste together, often appearing as sticky or fuzzy lumps in food containers

A major domestic pest that causes food contamination and spoilage; does not bite or sting but renders human food stores inedible