Anagasta kuehniella Size Up to 5/8 inch in length; wingspan less than 1 inch. Color The front wings are a pale gray with transverse black wavy bars. Behavior The female deposits her eggs in any suitable food material and usually fastens them to the food particles. The young larva spins silken tubes constantly and spends …
Plodia interpunctella Size Up to 5/8 inch in length Color The front wing of an Indian meal moth is a reddish copper color on the outer two-thirds. Behavior A female Indian meal moth lays 100-400 eggs on food materials during her life span. The larvae grow to ¾ inch in length and have greenish tinge …
Tineola bisselliella Size: About 3/8-inch long Color: Cream, with a tuft of red hair on the top of the head. The larvae are white. Behavior: Fabric pests such as clothes moths, although not particularly dangerous, can sometimes cause irreparable damage to personal belongings. These moths are able to digest animal hairs and, therefore, feed on …
The spotted lanternfly is an insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in 2014. It feeds on the plant sap of many plants like black walnut or grapevines. Why Should You Care This is a serious pest with an appetite for plants, affecting the quality of the outdoors. This insect could drain Pennsylvania’s …
