Plodia interpunctella
Indian Meal Moth
Indian Meal Moth
Plodia interpunctella
Indian Meal Moth
62.062 BF1479
Wingspan 14-20 mm.
This pyralid moth is a cosmopolitan and common pest species found frequently in food warehouses. Its larvae feed on cereals, grains, dried fruits, nuts and dried insect remains. It spins a silken web amongst the foodstuff.
The adults emerge throughout June to early September. In heated warehouses, this may be in overlapping broods and may continue through the autumn.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 23 |
| February | 18 |
| March | 17 |
| April | 16 |
| May | 31 |
| June | 43 |
| July | 31 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 30 |
| October | 16 |
| November | 7 |
| December | 11 |
