"pantry moth" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pantry moths [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pantry moth (plural pantry moths)
  1. The moth Plodia interpunctella, a pest on stored grains. Categories (lifeform): Pyraloid moths Synonyms: Indian meal moth
    Sense id: en-pantry_moth-en-noun-mGUO2NJQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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