Mediterranean Flour Moth

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Mediterranean flour moth
Conservation status
Not evaluated (IUCN)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Suborder: Ditrysia Superfamily: Pyraloidea Family: Pyralidae Subfamily: Phycitinae Tribe: Phycitini Genus: Ephestia Species: E. kuehniella
Binomial name
Ephestia kuehniella

The Mediterranean flour moth or Mill Moth (Ephestia kuehniella) is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is a common grain-feeding pest found around the world. They are often found feeding on flour, cereals and dry grain products in food storage areas.

[edit] Identification

The adult moth is pale gray and up to 12 mm long, with a dark bands. The wingspan is between 16-20 mm. The larva is off-white with a darker head and about 12 mm long when mature.

They are commonly called "flour moths" or "pantry moths." The Mediterranean flour moth is slightly larger than the Indian meal moth.