Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1153880

Indian-Meal Moth
Plodia interpunctella

Observation date: March 14, 2018
Date notes: adults have been observed over a period of days, including the day that this specimen was taken.
Submitted by: devjohnstone
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: adults present in a home during winter months.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: March 17, 2018
Coordinator notes: Often imported to a home in bird seed then raid foodstuffs, emerging at any time of year. SG
Checklist region(s): Nova Scotia, Canada