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Identify insect #928219

Asked April 13, 2026, 10:56 AM EDT

What insect is this? Insect found inside home.

Scott County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
That appears to be a pantrymoth.
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/insect/indoor/flies/medium/indianmeal-moth.html

The cure: https://extension.umn.edu/product-and-houseplant-pests/pantry-pests-insects-found-stored-food

Do not use pesticides for this or on food products.

Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear. This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service. https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied April 13, 2026, 1:06 PM EDT

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