IPM PARTNER INSECT IDENTIFICATION GUIDE

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NamePhotoSize(mm)ColorTypicalLife CycleFavoriteFoodAttractedto LightGeographicDistributionPenetratePack ages Product RecommendationAlmond MothCadra cautella14-20Gray25-30 daysDried fruit and grainYe sGeneralYes, larvae onlyAngoumois Grain MothSitotroga cerealella13 - 17Buff28-35 daysWhole grainYe sGeneralYes, larvae onlyCasemaking Clothes MothTinea pellionella11Brownish30-60 daysWool, natural fibers and hairYe sGeneralYes, larvae onlyEuropean Grain MothNemapogon granellus13 - 17White & brown90-300 daysGrainYe sNorthernYes, larvae onlyIndianmeal MothPlodia interpunctella8-10Copper red & silver gray28-35 daysBroken orprocessedgrainYe sGeneralYes, larvae onlyMediterraneanFlour MothEphestia kuehniella10-15Gray & black30-180 daysFlour andprocessedcereal grainYe sGeneralYes, larvae onlyRaisin MothCadra figulilella12-20Gray32 daysDrying and dried fruitYe sGeneralYes, larvae onlyTobacco Moth(Also known as Warehouse or Cacao Moth)Ephestia elutella14-20Tan to dark tan82-206 daysCocoa beans and tobacco, cereals, dried fruit and nutsYe sGeneralYes, larvae onlyWebbing Clothes MothTineola bisselliella11Golden brown30-60 daysWool, na

Name Photo Size (mm) Color Typical Life Cycle Favorite Food Attracted to Light Geographic Distribution Penetrate Packages Product Recommendation Almond Moth