Dried Fruit Moth
Common NameDried Fruit Moth
Scientific NameCadra figulilella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatStored product facilities, pantries, orchards, vineyards, homes
Geographic RangeCosmopolitan (worldwide)
Host Plantsdried fruits, nuts, grains, seeds
Flight PeriodYear-round indoors; multiple generations from spring to autumn outdoors
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on food sources, larvae feed within dried fruits or other stored products, spinning silken webs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often away from the main food mass. Multiple generations can occur annually.
Identification TipsDistinguished from similar stored product moths by its generally more uniform greyish-brown forewings with less distinct markings, often with a noticeable reddish-brown suffusion, especially compared to the distinct band of the Indianmeal Moth.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, often exhibiting a reddish-brown tint and indistinct darker bands. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend in with various surfaces.
