Anagasta (Noun)
Meaning
Moth whose larvae are flour moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The anagasta is a common moth known to infest flour in homes and bakeries worldwide.
- Severe cases of anagasta infestation often require professional assistance to eliminate completely.
- Adult anagasta moths do not eat but instead focus on reproduction.
- Female anagasta can lay up to 200 eggs near a food source for their larvae.
- Removing infested flour is often the first step in ridding a home of an anagasta.