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The Indian mealmoth (''Plodia interpunctella''), alternatively spelled Indianmeal moth, is a pyraloid moth of the family Pyralidae. Alternative common names are weevil moth, and pantry moth; less specifically, it may be referred to as flour moth or grain moth. The almond moth (''Cadra cautella'') is commonly confused with the Indian mealmoth. Its larvae (caterpillars) are commonly known as waxworms like those of its relatives, though they are not the particular waxworms often bred as animal food. They are a common grain-feeding pest found around the world, feeding on cereals and similar products. == Systematics and etymology == This is, as far as is known, the only living species of the genus ''Plodia''. It is closely related to the (doubtfully distinct) genera ''Cadra'' and ''Ephestia'' which include other pest species (e.g. ''E. kuehniella'' which is also colloquially called "flour moth").〔References in Savela, Markku (2009): Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms – (''Plodia'' ). Version of 2009-APR-09. Retrieved 2010-APR-10.〕 The species has been described under a number of junior synonyms, which may occasionally still be found in nonentomological sources:〔 * ''Ephestia glycinivora'' Matsumura, 1917 * ''Ephestia glycinivorella'' Matsumura, 1932 (unjustified emendation) * ''Plodia castaneella'' (Reutti, 1898) * ''Plodia glycinivora'' (Matsumura, 1917) * ''Plodia interpunctalis'' (Hübner, 1825) * ''Plodia latercula'' (Hampson, 1901) * ''Plodia zeae'' (Fitch, 1856) * ''Tinea castaneella'' Reutti, 1898 * ''Tinea interpunctalis'' Hübner, 1825 * ''Tinea interpunctella'' Hübner, () * ''Tinea zeae'' Fitch, 1856 * ''Unadilla latercula'' Hampson, 1901 The common name for this species was coined by Asa Fitch, an entomologist employed by the state of New York in the 19th century. In a report published in 1856, Fitch discussed the species, noting the larvae infest stores of cornmeal, which was then called "Indian meal".〔Fitch, Asa (1856) (''First and Second Report on the Noxious, Beneficial and other Insects of the State of New York'' ). C. Van Benthuysen, Albany, USA.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Indian mealmoth」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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