Ephestia (genus)

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Ephestia kuehniella (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Mark Dreiling
Source: IPM Images

Ephestia Guenée, 1845

This genus contains around 30 species of small moths, several of which are important storage pests like Ephestia kuehniella and Ephestia elutella. They infest products like grains, nuts, dried fruits or cacao beans and can be transported to other countries when these are traded.


Currently, the following species have been entered into the system: