species 10,197 observations

Dusky Raisin Moth

Ephestiodes gilvescentella

Field notes

Ephestiodes gilvescentella, the dusky raisin moth, is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is native to North America, where it has been recorded from California, Arizona, Oklahoma, Utah, Montana, Alberta and British Columbia. It was introduced to Hawaii by commerce.

The wingspan is 12–16 mm.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on raisins, prunes, walnuts, cones and yeast.

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United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided