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General Info
  • Most food moths are quite small (about 12 millimetres wingspan)
  • To identify the food that is infested, look for webbing laid down by the larvae as they feed on the food - adult moths will also be seen here
  • Often you will see moths flitting about the kitchen or pantry before you find the infested food item
Where They Live
  • These moths will often infest our stored foods (they are often referred to as Food moths or Pantry moths)
What They Want From You
  • Moths can come inside to feed on food, but more often they are brought into the home on food that is already infested
  • Their preferred foods are items like rice, grain, flour, spices, cereals, grits, cake mixes, and pet food
Why They’re A Problem
  • Moths consume and contaminate many food items in the pantry
  • Some moths are a major agricultural concern in certain areas where raw grains are stored
Tips For Limiting Entry and Avoiding Future Problems
  • Vacuum shelves and cabinets where food is stored to pick up loose/spilled material
  • Store food items in sealed containers
  • Regularly inspect all susceptible foods and discard infested items when found

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Size

Moth size bar

6.35 to 9.53 millimetres long; 12.7 millimetres to 19.05 millimetres wingspan

Colour

Commonly Mistaken for

Pantry Beetle Top View

Beetles – Pantry Pests
Indoor Fly Top View

Indoor Breeding Flies
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