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by stefan3
Wed Apr 02, 2025 8:34 pm
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: Are these moths?
Replies: 9
Views: 354

Re: Are these moths?


I wouldn't draw those conclusions.
Larva pupate where it is advantageous to them, where that is, could be anywhere.
There is a good chance that you still have moths, if the infestation came from your
items that have been indoors.
Insects leave when conditions are better elsewhere, or what they ...
by stefan3
Wed Apr 02, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: Are these moths?
Replies: 9
Views: 354

Re: Are these moths?


Yes - quite possibly the empty pupal cases of Plodia interpunctella, or a similar species -

https://bug.news/blog/moths/indian-meal-moth/


That's very helpful. Thanks for the link. I hope I can find similar pages for the other housemoth speces.
Question: 1. Can we say, despite apearance of ...
by stefan3
Wed Apr 02, 2025 9:40 am
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: Are these moths?
Replies: 9
Views: 354

Re: Are these moths?

Glad to hear you're well Adam and thanks for the answer!
by stefan3
Tue Apr 01, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: Are these moths?
Replies: 9
Views: 354

Are these moths?

Looking for an educated guess on what these are or were...
Got the books online with those stuck on them. First assumed those were clothes moths but I don't really have an idea. I read that pantry moths larvae like to chill away from food before they pupate. Can you guys tell if those pupa cases are ...