Indian meal moth (larva fragment)

Pantry and kitchen environments, specifically inside stored grain products, flour, cereals, and dried fruits.

Stored pantry products including rice, bread, pasta, flour, spices, nuts, and dry pet food.

Larvae spin silk webbing as they feed, which often clumps food particles together. They are most active at night and seek out dark, enclosed spaces for pupation.

Risk: Contaminates food with silk, frass (waste), and shed skins; not toxic but considered a significant household pest. Benefit: None in a domestic setting.