Ephestia elutella

(Hübner, 1796)
Tobacco Moth or Cacao Moth

Sort #: 1364 | P3 #: 800259 | MPG #: 6021
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Larval substrate: Dried stored products, incl. Walnut, Onion, Tobacco, Potato, Pomegranate, Cocoa
Phenology: Adult: 5/18 to 9/23 (3 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1940
Last Year Reported: 1942

Distribution by County: Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 5