Mediterranean flour moth

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ephestia_kuehniella
gptkbp:attraction light sources
gptkbp:average_temperature warm environments
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:carbonation silken
inside food products
gptkbp:climate high humidity
gptkbp:color light brown
light brown with darker markings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Mediterranean_flour_moth
gptkbp:controls gptkb:cave
pesticides
sanitation
gptkbp:damage infestation of food
gptkbp:diet gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:economic_impact food spoilage
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
0.5 mm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pyralidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior feeding on flowers
gptkbp:habitat stored food products
gptkbp:has_friend cocoon
10-14 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mediterranean flour moth
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:mythological_figure
2-4 weeks
global
flour
depends on temperature
greenish-white
grain products
15-20 mm
in food products
5-10 instars
feeding on stored grains
inside food packages
gptkbp:lifespan complete metamorphosis
1-2 months
gptkbp:mating_system pheromone attraction
gptkbp:native_to Mediterranean region
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:pests cereal products
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
wasps
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ephestia_kuehniella
gptkbp:seasonal_activities year-round in warm climates
gptkbp:wingspan 20-30 mm