Showing 7 types of MOTHS (STORED PRODUCT)
Possibly European in origin, as it first was discovered as a grain pest in the French province of Angoumois, from which it got its common name. It was found infesting grain in the United States in 1728, and now is found worldwide.
Possibly Asian in origin, but found throughout the world.
A native of Europe and Asia, but now found throughout the world. The common name was given to the moth by an American entomologist who found it infesting cornmeal, or “Indian” corn.
Argument exists over whether this species originated in the Mediterranean or Central America, but it now is found throughout the world.
Latin Name: Cadra figulilella
Likely this is native to tropical regions of the world but is found throughout the world at this time.
Some dispute exists over whether it originated in Africa or Europe, but it is now found throughout the world and is very common throughout North America.
