Ephestia (Noun)
Meaning
Small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on stored food products.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ephestia moths are known to infest various types of stored food products such as grains and cereals.
- In the warehouse, an infestation of ephestia larvae caused significant damage to the stored flour.
- The ephestia moths are difficult to control due to their ability to spin silken tunnels for protection.
- Food manufacturers take strict measures to prevent ephestia infestations that can contaminate their products.
- Regular cleaning and inspection are necessary to prevent the spread of ephestia moths in food storage facilities.