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Tobacco Moth

Ephestia elutella

About

A small greyish-brown moth that primarily infests stored tobacco but also attacks cocoa, cereals, and dried fruits. It is cold-tolerant and problematic in temperate warehouse environments.

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Did You Know?

It is more cold-hardy than most stored product moths and can complete development at temperatures as low as 15 degrees Celsius.