Pyralidae

62.040 Locust Bean Moth Apomyelois ceratoniae (Zeller, 1839)

Adventive

Similar species:

Forewing: 8.5 to 13mm

Habitats: Synanthropic. Dried fruit warehouses.

Habits: The moth is found in warehouses, but has been caught at light in the wild on several occasions.

Foodplant: The larva feeds within dried fruits, seeds and nuts, including Tamarind pods, Locust beans, Carob pods and dates. It has also been found in Pomegranate and fresh oranges.