Indianmeal Moth Larva (Pantry Moth)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in residential kitchens, pantries, and commercial food storage areas.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on stored dried grain products, flour, cereal, nuts, seeds, chocolate, and dried fruits.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae spin silk webbing through the food they inhabit. They often crawl away from their food source to find a crevice to pupate.

Risks & Benefits

Considered a major pest of stored food. They are not poisonous or known to carry diseases to humans, but they cause significant economic loss and food waste.

Identified on: 1/5/2026