Mill Moth

Ephestia kuehniella

Appearance

•   Adult - 7-9mm in length with a wing span 15-20mm. Black zig zag pattern across the wings which are grey.
•   Larva - pinkish or greenish tinge depending on food eaten. Brown head. Lives within a silken tube.

Lifecycle

•  152 days at 17°C, 42 days at 30°C. Prolific silk spinner. Adults live about 2 weeks.

Habits

•  Rarely attacks commodities other than flour. Adults tend to rest during the day and fly at dusk.