Definitions for ephestia elutella
eph·es·ti·a elutel·la

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1. tobacco moth, cacao moth, Ephestia elutellanoun

   small moth whose larvae feed on tobacco and other dried plant products

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1. Ephestia elutella

   Ephestia elutella, the cacao moth, tobacco moth or warehouse moth, is a small moth of the family Pyralidae. It is probably native to Europe, but has been transported widely, even to Australia. A subspecies is E. e. pterogrisella. The wingspan is 14–20 mm. This moth flies throughout the warmer months, e.g. from the end of April to October in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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1. ephestia elutella

   Ephestia elutella, commonly known as the tobacco moth or cocoa moth, is a small moth of the family Pyralidae. This species is a significant pest in stored products, particularly dried fruits, tobacco, grains, and cocoa beans. The larvae consume the goods, causing extensive damage. Its name "elutella" refers to its habit of concealing itself by binding particles of food material together with silk to form a kind of case or cocoon during its pupating stage.

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1. Ephestia elutella

   The Cacao Moth, Tobacco Moth or Warehouse Moth is a small moth of the family Pyralidae. It is probably native to in Europe, but has been transported widely, even to Australia. A subspecies is E. e. pterogrisella. The wingspan is 14–20 mm. This moth flies throughout the warmer months, e.g. from the end of April to October in Belgium and The Netherlands. The caterpillars are often considered a pest, as they feed on dry plant produce, such as cocoa beans and tobacco, as well as cereals and dried fruit and nuts. Less usual foods include dried-out meat and animal carcasses, specimens in insect collections, and dry wood. This species has been known under a number of junior synonyms: ⁕Ephestia amarella Dyar, 1904 ⁕Ephestia icosiella Ragonot, 1888 ⁕Ephestia infumatella Ragonot, 1887 ⁕Ephestia roxburghi ⁕Ephestia roxburghii Gregson, 1873 ⁕Ephestia roxburgii ⁕Ephestia uniformata Dufrane, 1942 ⁕Homoeosoma affusella Ragonot, 1888 ⁕Hyphantidium sericarium Scott, 1859 ⁕Phycis angusta ⁕Phycis elutea Haworth, 1811; ⁕Phycis rufa Haworth, 1811 ⁕Phycis semirufa Haworth, 1811 ⁕Tinea elutella Hübner, 1796

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ephestia elutella in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ephestia elutella in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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