Inconclusive Identification (Possible Pantry Pest Larva)
Scientific Name: Unspecified (Order: Lepidoptera or Coleoptera)
Order & Family: Commonly Pyralidae (Moths) or Curculionidae (Weevils)
Size: Typically 1mm to 15mm depending on species and growth stage.
Natural Habitat
The image appears to show organic material, likely food, which is the primary habitat for pantry pests like flour moths or bean weevils.
Diet & Feeding
Stored grains, flour, cereals, nuts, dried fruits, and processed pantry items.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae typically burrow into food sources to feed and grow. Moths may leave silk webbing, while beetles often bore small holes in product packaging.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to human health if accidentally ingested, but they are a major cause of food spoilage, contamination, and economic loss in households.
Identified on: 1/1/2026