Sitotroga cerealella

(Olivier, 1789)
Angoumois Grain Moth

Sort #: 535 | P3 #: 420592 | MPG #: 2260
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Larval feeding type: Bores into the grains
Larval substrate: Stored grains, incl. Zea mays (corn), Triticum (Wheat), Sorghum, Avena sativa (Oat), Secale cereale (Rye)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Introduced (Agricultural pest)
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 1930

Distribution by County: Suffolk, Nantucket
Number of Records: 3