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INDIAN MEAL MOTHS
Plodia interpuctella
Color:
Copper reddish coloring on outer part of
wings
Legs:
Six
Shape:
Elongated oval
Size:
5/8"
Antennae:
Yes
Flight:
Yes
Habits:
These moths like to feed on dried fruits,
grains, seeds, nuts, chocolate, candies, bird seed, dog
food, powdered milk, dried red peppers and candy.
The indian meal moth was given its name
after an insect scientist found it feeding on corn meal,
also known as Indian meal. From wing tip to wing tip, adult
moths measure from five-eighths of an inch to three-fourths
of an inch long.
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