grain moth
Stored wheat pest
A grain moth is any of several small moths whose larvae feed on stored grains, cereals, and dried foods.
The most common species infest pantries and grain storage facilities, where they contaminate flour, rice, and similar products.
We had to throw out everything in the cupboard after finding grain moths.
- pantryHousehold provisions closet
- food storagePreserving consumables for later
- dry goodsTextiles and sewing supplies
- bulk binsUnpackaged goods containers
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
flour · cereal · cocoon · infestation · wings · wing scales · webbing · stored · kitchen · pest · pest control · caterpillar · silk · cupboard · meal · oats · barley · contamination
pest vs. beneficial insect
grain mothhoneybee
Nectar-gathering social insect
pollinator · ladybug · lacewing · praying mantis · beneficial insect
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