Mediterranean Flour Moth vs Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Flour Moth | Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephestia kuehniella | Cryptotermes cynocephalus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Pyralidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm body; 20-25 mm wingspan | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Mediterranean Flour Moth
A major pest of flour mills that produces dense silken webbing that clogs milling machinery. It is pale grey with zigzag markings on the forewings.
Did You Know?
It was the first insect used to demonstrate biological pest control with parasitoid wasps in the early 1900s.
Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite
A drywood termite native to Southeast Asia that infests structural wood and furniture. It has spread across the Pacific through timber trade.
Did You Know?
Its species name cynocephalus means dog-headed, referring to the shape of the soldier's head.