Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1340577

Indian-Meal Moth
Plodia interpunctella

Observation date: August 22, 2022
Submitted by: Bombyx-Aurelia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in dry fruit ingredients in a factory setting. There are many present. It hides if startled, burrowing into the ingredients. It seems to be able to walk backwards.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec