Indian meal moth larvae, webbing and pupa case
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 12 September 2017 Size: 2 MB Referencing Hub media

Indian meal moth larvae are about 1 cm in length. They often feed on foods commonly found in our pantries, leaving behind silk threads and webs as evidence. The larvae can travel a reasonable distance from their food source – one reason why they are so hard to eradicate from pantries and cupboards.

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