Are Weevils Moths

Biology of the Pantry Moth interpunctella is one of several insects known to feed on stored grains and other dry foods. It is known by several common names, including pantry moth, Indianmeal moth, flour moth, grain moth, and weevil moth.

Are weevils the same as pantry moths?

The moths are considered the flying pantry pests. The weevils and beetles are the crawling pantry pest, except the Red Flour Beetle will fly and crawl. The pantry moths fly in a zig zag pattern and the pantry beetles and weevils can be seen many times on counter tops and inside cabinets.

What do weevils turn into?

Weevil larvae are worm-like grubs that do not have legs. When the larvae hatch, they burrow into the soil and eat the plant’s roots, or begin eating the plants around them. The larval stage can take up to two months before the weevils enter the pupal stage, which typically lasts about three weeks.