Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388567

Indian-Meal Moth
Plodia interpunctella

Observation date: July 27, 2024
Submitted by: JChris173
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I would say about 9mm end to end. Note the distinct white square on the upper back.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: July 26, 2025
Coordinator notes: Not a lot of details to go on, but based on the bicolored aspect, I'm guessing something like Plodia interpunctella
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta