Indian meal moth (larva)

Pantries, warehouses, kitchens, and other indoor areas where dried food is stored.

Larvae feed on dried food goods including grains, flour, cereal, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate, and pet food.

Larvae crawl away from their food source to find a crevice or high point to pupate; they often leave trails of silk webbing over their food.

They are a common household pest that causes food spoilage through contamination with webbing and frass; however, they do not bite, sting, or carry diseases.