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Tropical Warehouse Moth
Ephestia cautella
Appearance
- Adult — 7—9mm in length with a wingspan of 15—20mm. Grey-brown banded with lighter and darker colours.
- Larva — whitish, yellowish or reddish depending on food. Tend to wander upwards to dark areas to pupate.
Lifecycle
- 31 days at optimum temperature (32°C).
Habits
- Often linked with imported food cargoes. Primarily a pest of stored cereals, nuts, dried fruit, oil seeds and oilcakes. Rarely attacks tobacco and animal products.
- Adults do not feed.
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