Cadra cautella
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Cadra cautella larva and pupa in peanut (click on image to enlarge it)
Source: Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series - Wikimedia Commons
Source: Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series - Wikimedia Commons
Cadra cautella (Walker 1863) - (dried currant moth)
This moth is widely distributed around the world. It has a wingspan of around 20-25 mm. The larvae are up to 10 mm long, yellowish-brown with dark spots. They attack dried fruits, beans, stored grain, remains of plants/fruits after oil extraction and occasionally animal skins.
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| • Deutsch: | Tropische Speichermotte Dattelmotte |
| • English: | dried currant moth almond moth tropical warehouse moth |
| • Español: | polilla bandeada tiña del almendro |
| • Français: | pyrale des amandes teigne de l'amandier |
| • Português: | traça-do-cacau |
Synonyms:
Pernpelia caulella
Ephestia cautella
- Other images of Cadra cautella (PaDIL - click to enlarge)
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