18,139 observationsLeast Concern
Indian-Meal Moth
Plodia interpunctella
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pyralidae ›Genus: Plodia
About
The Indian mealmoth (Plodia interpunctella), alternatively spelled Indianmeal moth, is a pyraloid moth of the family Pyralidae. Alternative common names are weevil moth, pantry moth, flour moth or grain moth. The almond moth (Cadra cautella) and the raisin moth (Cadra figulilella) are commonly confused with the Indian mealmoth due to similar food sources and appearance. It is also not to be confused with the Mediterranean flour moth (Ephestia kuehniella), another common pest of stored grains.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Indian-Meal Moth is Plodia interpunctella.
- Indian-Meal Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Indian-Meal Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Indian-Meal Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Indian-Meal Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Indian-Meal Moth belongs to the family Pyralidae.
- Indian-Meal Moth belongs to the genus Plodia.