About Lesson
Mediterranean flour moth (Ephestia kuchniella)
a. Biology
- Adult moths are small, slender, shiny pale grey moths, about ½ inch in length with wingspan of ¾ to 1 inch.
- Forewings are pale pinkish gray with several dark spots.
- Larva are small white or pinkish colored larvae, with dark head and small black spots all over the body.
- Pupae are reddish brown in color.
b. Nature of damage:
- Damage is caused entirely by the larvae, by feeding on the food source, and spinning silken webs.