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The cactus moth (Cactoblastis cactorum) is a South American species famously introduced to Australia in the 1920s to biologically control invasive prickly pear cacti.
The sunflower moth, first described by Charles H. Fernald in 1885, is a major North American agricultural pest whose larvae feed voraciously on sunflower heads.
The Mediterranean flour moth is a major global pest of stored grains, notable for the extensive silk webbing its larvae spin inside commercial flour mills and bakeries.
The lesser wax moth (Achroia grisella) is a widespread nest invader that acts as a parasite of honeybees, notable for its larvae feeding on discarded beeswax in warm climates.
The Indian mealmoth is arguably the most widespread stored-product pest globally, recognized by its distinct two-toned copper and grey wings and its infestation of pantry foods.
The Greater Wax Moth is a widespread parasite of honeybee colonies, notable because its larvae consume the beeswax and silk within hives, causing significant damage to apiculture.
The Dried Fruit Moth is a cosmopolitan pyralid moth known for being a significant stored-product pest that specifically damages dried fruits, nuts, and cereals globally.
The Tropical Warehouse Moth, also known as the almond moth, is a global pest species highly notable for infesting stored grains, dried fruits, and other food products.
