Indianmeal Moth

Indianmeal Moth    General Description The adult is 7-10 mm long, the basal third of the forewings are gray and the remaining section is reddish-copper. Hind wings are gray with dense pubescence. The larva is 10-17 mm long, white (yellowish-greenish-reddish), pinkish-white, and has brown spots on its body. The pupa is brown and 11 mm long.   Credit: Mvuijlst Credit: Pudding4brains…

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Lesser Grain Borer

Lesser Grain Borer General Description · It is distinguished from the rest of the grain insects by its cylindrical shape and small size, as the adult is 2.5 mm long. The body is rough, dark chestnut or glossy black, and there are concave spots on the forewings arranged in the form of lines. The head is curved downwards and is…

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Rice Weevil

Rice Weevil   General Description ·  The adult is 3-5.3 mm in length, dark brown, with four yellow spots on the forewings.  the body is narrow and elongated and the front of the head extends like a beak.  The hind wings are present.  The adult is able to fly. ·  Larva and pupae: similar to the granary weevil.   Credit:…

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Indianmeal Moth Granary Weevil or Wheat Weevil

Indianmeal Moth Granary Weevil or Wheat Weevil General Description · The adult length is 3-4 mm. · The adult cannot fly. There are elongated dents on the anterior pronotum. · The color of the adult is dark chestnut or black closely resembles the rice weevil · The larva is 3 mm long, legless, and arched. The head is red-brown and…

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Angoumois Grain Moth

Angoumois Grain Moth General Description The adult is 5-7 mm yellow-brown. The forewings are narrow, pointed at both ends, and have black dots. The hind wings are gray and end in the shape of a finger. The larva is 5-7 mm long, cylindrical, red at hatching, and white when fully developed. The pupa is red or light brown.     …

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