Rice moth
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Not to be confused with Rice worm moth.
The rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica) is a moth of the family Pyralidae. This small moth can become a significant pest. Its caterpillars feed on dry plantstuffs such as seeds, including cereals (e.g. rice). Other recorded[1] foods are flour and dried fruits.
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Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton, 1866) | |
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