pantry moth

noun

The moth Plodia interpunctella, a pest on stored grains.

Similar
Indian meal moth
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Meanings

nounpantry moth (plural pantry moths)

plural pantry moths

  1. The moth Plodia interpunctella, a pest on stored grains.

    I start to relax. Then I notice them. Crawling up our kitchen walls. Pantry moth larvae. I cry a little bit. My husband cries a little bit. I miss Bali.

    2022 November 26, Virginia Feito, “Sweating Through a Honeymoon in Paradise”, in The New York Times

    Synonyms: Indian meal moth

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe moth Plodia interpunctella, a pest on stored grains.

Similar
Indian meal moth
Also see
indian meal moth
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Chicago

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