Pyralidae (snout-moths)

William H. Kern

Ashley N. Mortensen, James D. Ellis, Ashley A. Egelie, Ashley N. Mortensen, Lynn Barber, Jessica Sullivan, andJames D. Ellis
Other Contacts: Amy Vu

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Bonnie C. Wells and Carey Minteer

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

James T. Brown and Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Thomas R. Fasulo and Marie A. Knox

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Indianmeal moth, Plodia interpunctella, a prevalent household pest. It details the moth's distribution, life cycle, and the damage caused by larvae to stored food products. The article also covers monitoring techniques, such as pheromone traps, and various management strategies, including sanitation, chemical control, and biological control using parasites. The emphasis is on the importance of eliminating infested food and maintaining proper storage practices to prevent infestations. First published 1998. 

J. B. Heppner and J. H. Frank

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an in-depth profile of the bromeliad pod borer, Epimorius testaceellus, a pyralid moth that damages the flower pods of the bromeliad Tillandsia fasciculata. It covers the moth's distribution, description, host plants, natural enemies, and behavior. The moth is found in subtropical Florida and the West Indies, with larvae causing significant damage to the host plant. The document also highlights the role of a parasitoid wasp, Eurytoma aerflora, in controlling moth populations. First published 1998.

Dale H. Habeck, Dale H. Habeck, F. D. Bennett, Christine W. Miller, andChristine W. Miller

Since its arrival in the Florida Keys in 1989, this invasive species has become a serious threat to the diversity and abundance of Opuntia cactus in North America. The spread of this moth raises concerns about harm to rare opuntioid species (prickly pear and related cacti), the endangerment of wild opuntioids in the southwestern United States and Mexico, and the consequent effects on entire desert ecosystems and economic hardship for communities in Mexico that cultivate and sell Opuntia.

Heather J. McAuslane

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

John L. Capinera

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

John L. Capinera andJohn L. Capinera
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

James R. Meeker

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

F. W. Howard and Michael A. Merida

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

F. W. Howard, Sergio Gallo, and Bryan Steinberg

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Albert E. Mayfield, III

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management