eupselia aristonica is a species of moth of the depressariidae family .

it is found in australia , where it has been recorded from new south wales , the australian capital territory , victoria and tasmania .

the wingspan is about 15 mm .

the forewings are very dark fuscous , almost black with a square white spot on the inner-margin near the base , anteriorly somewhat suffused , its upper anterior angle connected with two short suffused white streaks , one running to the centre of the base , the other to the costa near the base , followed by a few scattered whitish scales .

there is a small rectangular white spot on the middle of the costa , divided into two by a transverse dark fuscous line , each half giving rise to a leaden-blue metallic line , proceeding parallel directly across the wing .

there is a leaden-blue metallic spot before them on the inner-margin and a leaden-blue metallic line from the middle of the disc immediately beyond them to the anal angle , interrupted beneath its apex .

beyond this line are thickly strewn very fine longitudinal whitish hair-scales and there is a very small white spot on the costa before the apex , giving rise to a short outwardly oblique leaden-metallic line , and with a small leaden-metallic spot beneath it .

the extreme apex is ochreous-orange and there are four circular black spots on the lower half of hind-margin , surrounded by a few pale ochreous scales , the uppermost spot small .

a violet-metallic line is found along the hind-margin on the base of the cilia , the rest of the cilia is dark fuscous .

the hindwings are blackish-fuscous .

the larvae are thought to feed on the foliage of eucalyptus species .

eupselia aristonica

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eupselia aristonica is a species of moth of the oecophoridae family . it is found in australia . . . .
eupselia aristonica meyrick , 1880 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 5 ( 2 ) : 218 ; tl : nr parramatta
eupselia syncapna meyrick , 1920 ; exotic microlep . 2 ( 10 ) : 317 ; tl : queensland , brisbane
eupselia callidyas meyrick , 1915 ; exot . microlep . 1 ( 10 ) : 306 ; tl : north australia , port darwin
eupselia tristephana meyrick , 1915 ; exot . microlep . 1 ( 10 ) : 306 ; tl : north australia , port darwin
eupselia hypsichora meyrick , 1906 ; trans . r . soc . s . aust . 30 : 39 ; tl : york , west australia
eupselia holoxantha lower , 1894 ; trans . proc . r . soc . s . aust . 18 : 105 ; tl : parkside , south australia
eupselia theorella meyrick , 1880 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 5 ( 2 ) : 222 ; tl : parramatta
eupselia beltera turner , 1947 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 72 ( 3 - 4 ) : 149 ; tl : queensland
eupselia iridizona lower , 1899 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 24 ( 1 ) : 115 ; tl : stawell , victoria
eupselia philomorpha lower , 1902 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 26 ( 4 ) : 670 ; tl : stawell , victoria
eupselia leucaspis meyrick , 1906 ; trans . r . soc . s . aust . 30 : 38 ; tl : quorn , south australia ; york , west australia
eupselia axiepaena turner , 1947 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 72 ( 3 - 4 ) : 149 ; tl : queensland , toowoomba
eupselia melanostrepta meyrick , 1880 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 5 ( 2 ) : 223 ; tl : melbourne ; brighton , tasmania
eupselia isacta meyrick , 1910 ; j . bombay nat . hist . soc . 20 ( 1 ) : 154 ; tl : cuddapah , 4000ft ; n . coorg , 3500ft
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eupselia satrapella meyrick , 1880 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 5 ( 2 ) : 217 [ key ] , 220 ; tl : sydney and parramatta ; helidon , queensland
eupselia metabola turner , 1947 ; proc . linn . soc . n . s . w . 72 ( 3 - 4 ) : 149 ; tl : queensland , emerald ; dalby , injune ; talwood ; stanthorpe
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the mediterranean flour moth , indian flour moth or mill moth ( ephestia kuehniella ) is a moth of the family pyralidae .

it is a common pest of dry plant produce – especially cereals – and found around the world .

another common name , less unambiguous , is " flour moth " , which ( like " pantry moth " , occasionally used for the present species ) may also refer to the related indian mealmoth ( plodia interpunctella ) .

in addition , the species has been discussed under a number of now-invalid junior synonyms , its specific name has been frequently misspelled , and it was once placed in a distinct genus anagasta ( now considered a subgenus of ephestia ) .

mediterranean flour moth

mediterranean flour moths are common moth pests of food goods in the kitchen or pantry . this moth attacks :
geographic range the mediterranean flour moth is common in every part of the united states .
a native of central america , the mediterranean flour moth is now a cosmopolitan species .
feeding preferences mediterranean flour moth feeding preferences include flour , grains , bran , breakfast foods and pollen in beehives .
the mediterranean flour moth does not cause near as much damage as the indian meal moth and other product pest beetles , but it is still capable of clogging machinery with its webbing and sometimes causes grain mills to shut - down . mediterranean flour moth identification
a pest management professional has the education , equipment and skills necessary to effectively address a mediterranean flour moth problem . finding and treating the mediterranean flour moths can be challenging , especially if they are spread throughout your yard . a pest management professional provides their expertise to identify the pest problem and determine the best possible solution to resolve the mediterranean flour moth infestation .
these traps will capture indian meal moths , mediterranean flour moths , almond moths and raisin moths .
during very warm weather , the mediterranean flour moth may complete its life cycle ( egg to adult ) in five to seven weeks .
the mediterranean flour moth , also known as the indian flour moth or mill moth , first appeared in north america in 1889 . it is most likely the result of trade , as it is found all over the world . while it may have come from imported goods from the mediterranean region , it might have come from somewhere in central america . no matter it’s origins , you’ll find the mediterranean flour moth in your cereal , oatmeal or other flour and grain - based foods .
if you have indian meal moths , mediterranean moths or other flour moths / grain moths . : set up
the mediterranean flour moth lays its eggs in bags of flour , grains , and other stored goods . bringing home an infested package from the grocery store is enough to cause pantry - wide problems .
orkin can provide the right solution to keep mediterranean flour moths in their place…out of your home , or business .
special report of the state entomologist to the governor : the mediterranean flour moth : february 29 , 1904 : urltoken minnesota . state entomologist : 9781374136175 : books
of the almond moth to the indian meal moth . j invertebr pathol 22 : 186–192
traynier rmm , 1968 . sex attraction in the mediterranean flour moth anagasta kuehniella : location of the female by the male . canadian entomologist , 100 : 5 - 10 .
traynier rmm , 1970 . sexual behavior of the mediterranean flour moth anagasta kuehniella : some influence of age , photoperiod and light intensity . canadian entomologist , 102 : 534 .
mediterranean flour moths and other grain moths are often mistaken for clothes moths - however adult clothes moths are rarely seen flying around .
the revenge pantry pest trap is a powerful pantry pest trap that attracts and captures pantry pests ( indian meal moth , mediterranean flour moth , almond moth and raisin moth ) . these moths are found in flour , rice , crackers , dog food , bird seed and cereals . the traps are odorless and not - toxic so they can be safely placed next to foodstuffs .
skovg + rd h ; holst n ; nielsen ps , 1999 . simulation model of the mediterranean flour moth ( lepidoptera : pyralidae ) in danish flour mills . environmental entomology , 28 ( 6 ) : 1060 - 1066 ; 28 ref .
sasaki t ; ishikawa h , 2000 . transinfection of wolbachia in the mediterranean flour moth , ephestia kuehniella , by embryonic microinjection . heredity , 85 ( 2 ) : 130 - 135 .
the mediterranean flour moth was first reported in north america in 1889 . authorities differ as to the origins of this now cosmopolitan insect of stored goods . some believe it came from europe , by way of the mediterranean region , while others believe it originated in central america .
adults : the adult mediterranean flour moth is pale - gray color and about 3 / 4 inch long , with a wingspread of about one inch . black , wavy lines run across the wing .
riemann jg ; ruud rl , 1974 . mediterranean flour moth : effects of continuous light on the reproductive capacity . annals of the entomological society of america , 67 ( 6 ) : 857 - 860
the mediterranean flour moth can be found on a great variety of foodstuffs in addition to flour , grain residues ( insect - infected grain , broken kernels , and dust ) , and various whole grains . although this insect is not as serious a pest as the indian meal moth and some of the grain infesting beetles , it still causes clogging of machinery with its webbing , and at times causes grain mill shut - downs . in recent times , the use of fumigants has greatly reduced the incidence of the mediterranean flour moth .
characteristics : when at rest , the adult moth extends the forelegs , which raises the head and gives the body a sloping appearance . this is a very distinctive characteristic and is useful for identifying mediterranean flour moths .
khebbeb meh ; gaouaoui r ; bendjeddou f , 2008 . tebufenozide effects on the reproductive potentials of the mediterranean flour moth , ephestia kuehniella . african journal of biotechnology , 7 ( 8 ) : 1166 - 1170 . urltoken
clumps in the infested food may be indicative of an mediterranean flour infestation . these are formed by groups of larva that are webbed together with strands of silk .
hansen ls , 1999 . biological control of the mediterranean flour moth ephestia kuehniella . in : bille n , christensen m , eds . danish pest infestation laboratory . annual report 1998 . lyngby , denmark , 76 - 78 .
traynier rmm ; wright rh , 1972 . behaviour of the male mediterranean flour moth , ephestia huehniella , following attraction to a source of female sex pheromone . entomologia experimentalis et applicata , 15 ( 4 ) : 509 - 516
the mediterranean flour moth can be found in many foods in addition to flour , grain residues , broken kernels and various whole grains . although this insect is not as serious a pest as the indian meal moth and some of the grain infesting beetles , it still causes clogging of machinery with its webbing , and at times causes grain mill shut - downs .
the larvae of this moth are prolific spinners of silk and it is this characteristic which has made them a serious pest in flour mills .
the mediterranean flour moth has forewings which are grey in colour with darker mottling , their hind wings tend to be paler . adults have a 20 - 25mm wingspan . larvae tend to be pinkish / white and can have dark underside spots .
the adult moths you see are not causing any damage . mediterranean flour moth larvae crawl throughout food making silken tubes to live in and this silk ruins food products . these pests are often found in the flour , cereal , dried beans , pet food , seeds and dried fruits that you keep in your cupboards and pantry .
small mediterranean flour moths may be seen flying around kitchens , pantries or other rooms in the home in a zigzag fashion . they fly mostly at night and are attracted to lights .
sieminska e ; ryne c ; löfstedt c ; anderbrant o , 2009 . long - term pheromone - mediated mating disruption of the mediterranean flour moth , ephestia kuehniella , in a flourmill . entomologia experimentalis et applicata , 131 ( 3 ) : 294 - 299 . urltoken
these are powerful pantry pest traps to place in areas where pantry moths appear . they will attract indian meal moths , mediterranean flour moth , almond moths and raisin moths . the traps are odorless and not - toxic so they can be safely placed next to foodstuffs .
hansen ls ; nielsen ps , 2001 . biological control of the mediterranean flour moth ( ephestia kuehniella ) in flour mills . ( biologisk bekæmpelse af melmøl ( ephestia kuehniella ) i møllerier . ) djf rapport , markbrug [ slutkonference ' biologisk og mikrobiologisk bekæmpelse af skadevoldere ' københavn , 4 . maj 2001 . ] , no . 49 : 105 - 110 .
what you can do the first step in controlling mediterranean flour moths is a careful inspection . empty the kitchen cabinets and the pantry to look for insects on shelves and examine food packages . food that is covered with webbing is infested and should be discarded . make sure to re - inspect every one or two months to uncover and act upon any future problems . and remember , always contact your pest professional to help control a mediterranean flour moth infestation . other suggested prevention tips include :
what orkin does your local orkin technician is trained to help manage mediterranean flour moths and similar pests . since every building or home is different , your orkin technician will design a unique program for your situation .
cerutti f ; bigler f ; eden g ; bosshart s , 1992 . optimal larval density and quality control aspects in mass rearing of the mediterranean flour moth , ephestia kuehniella zell . ( lep . , phycitidae ) . journal of applied entomology , 114 ( 4 ) : 353 - 361
mill moth larvae prefer wheat flour , but will also feed on all sorts of grains , cereals , seeds , macaroni , dried fruits , cocoa , nuts and almonds .
the female moth lays from 116 to 678 small white eggs in accumulations of flour , meal , waste grain , nuts , chocolate , beans , dried fruits and other food sources .
this moth is the only species in this family which is associated with stored products .
the mediterranean flour moth is found in several different food items , not just flour . grain and dust can be common breeding grounds for this pest . you’ll know if these moths are around because the silk they spin tends to bunch food particles together . this silk may also cause machinery to malfunction because of the webbing spun during the cocoon process . the material may clog mechanisms if there are enough larvae present .
in the lifespan of our study species , the mediterranean flour moth ( ephestia kuehniella zeller ) , males can copulate with up to nine different females , and females can copulate up to four times despite the fact that from a single copulation they receive more than enough sperm to fertilize their full egg load [ 2 ] .
you’ll be able to prevent the mediterranean flour moth from entering your home in the first place if you take special care to store your grain properly . make sure to sanitize and clean any bins before storing any food . a little soap and water will help get rid of any unwanted visitors , as long as you are thorough .
e . cautella is also a serious pest in tropical flour mills where it infests ground cereal products . webbing produced by the moth larvae is often responsible for damage to milling and conveying equipment .
fig . 8 . sitotroga cerealella ( olivier ) , the
angoumois grain moth
.
cox pd ; mfon m ; parkin s ; seaman je , 1981 . diapause in a glasgow strain of the flour moth , ephestia kuehniella . physiological entomology , 6 ( 4 ) : 349 - 356
adult male mediterranean flour moths have pale gray bodies that measure 1 / 4 to 1 / 2 of an inch long . their wingspans measure less than one inch long and are characterized by black zigzagging lines on a dirty white background . when the moth isn’t moving , it extends its forelegs , raising it head , and makes the body appear sloped . this helps to identify the moth if its black and white wing markings are no longer distinguishable .
iraira s ; rebolledo r ; aguilera pa , 2000 . biological aspects of the mediterranean flour moth anagasta kuehniella ( zeller ) ( lepidoptera : pyralidae ) reared on pollen . ( aspectos biológicos de la polilla mediterránea de la harina anagasta kuehniella ( zeller ) ( lepidoptera : pyralidae ) criada en polen . ) revista chilena de entomología , 27 : 79 - 84 .
fig . 4 . diagram showing parts of a moth . ( after hintor and corbet , 1972 )
leibenguth f , 1986 . genetics of the flour moth , ephestia kuhniella . agricultural zoology reviews . volume 1 [ edited by russell , g . e . ] newcastle upon tyne , uk ; intercept , 39 - 72
fig . 13 . plodia interpunctella ,
the indian meal moth
. dorsal view of resting adult .
nielsen ps , 1998 . blattisocius tarsalis ( berlese ) , would this predatory mite be effective against moth eggs in scandinavian flour mills ? . bulletin oilb / srop , 21 ( 3 ) : 83 - 87 ; 15 ref .
this moth is a significant pest of flour and is a serious pest of mills and warehouses . it also infests nuts , chocolate , seeds , beans , biscuits , dried fruits and stored foods of many kinds . they have even been found feeding in brood combs of honeybee nests . mediterranean flour moths are not uncommon in supermarkets , drug stores and convenience stores where it can be found infesting chocolate , birdseed and pet foods . it may also be found in restaurants , homes and other end - users of food products .
in tropical climates e . cautella ( walk ) usually replaces e . kuchniella as the major phycitid pest of flour mills .
most active from dusk until dawn , it rests during the day . this species is a particular pest of flour mills .
) . commercial pheromone traps are now used in many modern industrial flour mills as an effective tool in the early detection of pest problems . research on pheromones in mass - trapping , mating disruption and as attracticides have been conducted in industrial flour mills (
female mediterranean flour moths will lay between 100 and 700 eggs in a variety of different grains . they are small and white and will attach to whatever food material they are laid in . once the eggs hatch , white or pink larvae emerge with a dark head and dark spots that cover their bodies .
in flour mills the adults are often to be seen at rest on walls , especially in the warmer parts of the mill .
mills r ; pedersen j , 1990 . a flour mill sanitation manual . minnesota , usa ; eagen press , 164 pp .
the feasibility of utilizing pyemotes tritici as a biological control agent against the mediterranean flour moth , anagasta kuehniella was investigated . the results from experiments designed to assess the effect of p . tritici on cohorts of a . kuehniella of different ages were not significant . they suggested that moth larvae were most severely affected if physogastric p . tritici females were introduced 10 days after moth eggs were added to the experimental arena . in part ii , the impact of various densities of p . tritici on flour moths indicated that complete destruction of cohorts of 400 a . kuehniella larvae was achieved by adding about 80 female p . tritici 10 days after the eggs were laid or 6 days after the larvae hatched . half the above density of pyemotid mites gave inconsistent , but at times complete control .
this moth is easily recognized by its characteristic pose when resting . when at rest , the moth extends the forelegs , which raises the head and gives the body a sloping appearance . none of the other house moths have this characteristic pose .
when it comes to revenge pantry moth traps , like these pheromone moth traps , using more traps is not the best scenario . more than 2 or 3 moth traps in an average size room can get so much pheromone scent in the air that the male moths are confused and have trouble locating the traps . also , if you purchase a large number of the traps , make sure you refrigerate the traps . this will extend the life of the pheromone with these moth traps .
populations of mediterranean flour moths grow quickly , leaving homeowners little time to respond before infestations become severe . while the pests don’t spread disease , they do create a great deal of waste that results in contaminated and infested stored products . residents should discard any products that the insects contaminate with their larvae , webbing , or cocoons .
cox pd ; allen lp ; pearson j ; beirne ma , 1984 . the incidence of diapause in seventeen populations of the flour moth , ephestia kuehniella zeller ( lepidoptera : pyralidae ) . journal of stored products research , 20 ( 3 ) : 139 - 143
i also keep one in each pantry just in case the basmati rice from india has a few moths lingering in the cloth burlap bag . that had happened in the past , but with the moth traps , i have no more moth population problems .
pro tip :
when it comes to revenge pantry moth traps , like these pheromone moth traps , using more traps is not the best scenario . more than 2 or 3 moth traps in an average size room can get so much pheromone scent in the air that the male moths are confused and have trouble locating the traps . also , if you purchase a large number of the traps , make sure you refrigerate the traps . this will extend the life of the pheromone with these moth traps .
nielsen ps , 2000 . alternatives to methyl bromide : ipm in three typical danish flour mills . danish environmental protection agency . environmental news 55 .
this moth originally came from india . it was first found in europe in about 1877 in some american wheat . nowadays there are few concerns dealing with flour and cereals which do not suffer from time to time from the depredations of this moth . it may also become a concern in households , though these days this is less likely . another picture below shows the larvae which does all the damage .
fig . 9 . sitotroga cerealella ( oliv . ) , the
angoumois grain moth
. dorsal view of resting adult .
nielsen ps , 1999 . the impact of temperatures on activity and consumption rate of moth eggs by blattisocius tarsalis ( berlese ) ( acari : ascidae ) , a predatory mite on moth eggs . experimental & applied acarology , 23 ( 2 ) : 149 - 157 .
eaggs of e . kuehniella are very difficult to detect under natural conditions . the eggs may be concealed in old cocoons near flour dust or scattered in any shaded location where only traces of such dust remain . the eggs are particularly resistant to abiotic factors such as high or low temperatures or humidity levels , or mechanical disturbances . if situated in flour , the eggs can be detected by passing the flour through a sieve with a mesh size of 200 µm .
the female moth lays about 250 eggs loosely in the infested commodity . pupation takes place in small aggregates of grain held together with webbing .
infestation by e . kuehniella is endemic in flour mills , particularly in the mediterranean basin . it is usually well controlled in ' developed ' countries , but populations will quickly build up if there is opportunity for larval development and a lack of control measures . in an fao survey of pests of stored products in 1972 it was given as a pest of major importance only in czechoslovakia (
anderson p ; hallberg e , 1990 . structure and distribution of tactile and bimodal taste / tactile sensilla on the ovipositor , tarsi and antennp of the flour moth , ephestia kuehniella ( zeller ) ( lepidoptera : pyralidae ) . international journal of insect morphology & embryology , 19 ( 1 ) : 13 - 23
they are probably coming out of something that you bought ,
she said .
like flour or cornmeal or rice . sometimes even nuts or cereals .
nielsen ps , 2000 . alternatives to methyl bromide . ipm in flour mills : comparison of a norwegian and danish mill . temanord , 510 : 1 - 35 .
trematerra p , 1994 . control of ephestia kuehniella zell . by sex pheromones in the flour mills . anzeiger fnr schsdlingskunde pflanzenschutz umweltschutz , 67 : 74 - 77 .
inspect : the first step for mediterranean meal moth control is to find the source of the infestation . this is the hardest and mostly lengthly step . inspect all the products in your pantry such as , flour , meal , seeds , nuts , chocolate , beans , dried fruits , dried pet food , cereals , and other food sources . check each package , beginning with the older materials and packages that were bought in bulk containers . don ' t forget to check seasonings , especially the long forgotten seasonings in the back of your cupboards .
i ' d like to love a moth . it should be possible to think of moths as butterflies without the bling . but that is not possible .
this species infests seeds , tobacco , stored cereals , flour , and dried vegetable materials in tropical and subtropical regions . it is of little economic significance except in stored tobacco .
this pest was once widespread in australian flour mills but its incidence is now restricted due to the introduction of more efficient control methods particularly fumigation specifically aimed at curtailing its development .
the female moth lays from 116 to 678 small white eggs in flour , meal , waste grain , and other food sources . commonly , the eggs are attached to the food . within a few days ( three days at eighty to ninety degrees f ) the eggs hatch into small larvae , with a very hard and dark colored head and small black spots on the body , that immediately begin to spin silken their tubes . the larvae remain within the tubes until fully mature , about forty days . when fully grown , the larvae will leave the immediate area where they were feeding and wander about in search of a location to spin silken cocoons . within the cocoons , they transform into the pupae . after eight to twelve days of the pupa stage , the adult moths emerge . during very warm weather , the mediterranean flour moth may complete its life cycle ( egg to adult ) in five to seven weeks .
the adult moth is a pale - gray color and from one - forth to one - half inch long , with a wingspread of slightly less than one inch .
a grey phycitine moth , when at rest appearing long and narrow , length from head to wingtips 10 - 14 mm , larger than most stored - product phycitinae .
the copious webbing which they produce blocks milling machinery , conveying ducts and equipment , and generally interferes with production ; large clumps of webbed flour also provide harbourage for other insect pests . under experimental conditions the moth will breed in ground cereal food with a moisture content as low as 1 % - 2 % ; it very rarely attacks stored whole grains .
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a major pest of flour mills , its main habitats are flour and grout mills , corn milling plants , bakeries and any other place used for processing grains or preparing flour products . e . kuehniella occurs in most of the temperate and sub - tropical parts of the world , where average temperatures are around 20°c - 25°c . complete development requires about 74 days at 25°c and 75 % relative humidity . larvae entwine all the material on which they feed resulting in solid lumps of food particles , faeces and larval exuviae . adults are similar to e . cautella but the body is relatively longer .
the female moth lays from 116 to 678 small white eggs in accumulations of flour , meal , waste grain , and other food sources . commonly , the eggs are attached to the food . within a few days ( three days at eighty to ninety degrees f ) the eggs hatch into small whitish or pinkish larvae , with a very hard and dark colored head and small black spots on the body , that immediately begin to spin silken tubes . the larvae remain within the tubes until fully mature , which takes approximately forty days . when fully grown , the larvae will leave the immediate area where they were feeding and wander about in search of a location to spin silken cocoons . within the cocoons , they transform into reddish - brown pupae . after eight to twelve days the adult moths emerge . during very warm weather , the mediterranean flour moth may complete its life cycle ( egg to adult ) in five to seven weeks . in pennsylvania , there may be three to four generations per year under favorable conditions .
among the flour moths are some of the commonest and most serious of grain pests . they are designated as secondary grain pests because they seldom attack sound undamaged kernels and prefer broken grains , grains previously damaged by the primary grain feeders , and more especially milled and processed cereal products . the indian meal moth , plodia interpunctella ( hubner ) and the meal snout moth pyralis farinalis linnaeus may under favourable conditions become established in whole grain causing damage by consuming the germ . this is especially true if the grain is stored at an unacceptably high moisture content .
eggs the female moth lays somewhere between 100 - 200 eggs , often attached to flour or grain particles . these small , white eggs hatch in just a few days and the larvae immediately begin to spin silken threads and crawl around eating . the silken threads mat the food particles together and are one of the more obvious signs of an infestation . adult moths do not damage food .
pereira ap ; carvalho mo ; rodrigues j ; mexia a , 2002 . survey and estimate of moth population density in a flour mill in cape verde islands . bulletin oilb / srop [ proceedings of the iobc / wprs working group
integrated protection in stored products
, lisbon , portugal , 3 - 5 september , 2001 . ] , 25 ( 3 ) : 53 - 63 .
e . kuehniella is found primarily in flour mills and bakeries . it is also found in farmhouses , warehouses , stores and bilges ( in ships in quarantine ) , including coarse canvas covers and maize sacks .
solter said that she has learned , after her own sad experience with pantry moths , to put grains in the freezer before putting them into the cupboard . freezing kills the moth eggs .
bell ch , 1981 . the influence of light cycle and circadian rhythm on oviposition in five pyralid moth pests of stores products . physiological entomology , 6 ( 3 ) : 231 - 239
this moth is of sporadic economic importance , while both h . pseudospretella and e . sarcitrella are often associated with birds ' nests which provide harbourage for these insects in otherwise clean warehouse .
small or large heaps of particles that are bound together by caterpillar secretions ( from all stages ) may be detected . these heaps are composed of dejecta - easily identifiable larval or pupal exuviae . in flour mills these will be found on the tops of flour containers , and also on the edges of machines ( even machines which are vibrating , i . e . inside sifters ) , and on all stationary processing machinery , including bagging equipment .
clean and vacuum : thoroughly clean shelves in cabinest and shelves . clean all cracks and crevices . all it takes is a few crumbs or particles of food for a mediterrean meal moth to survive .
bell ch , 1975 . effects of temperature and humidity on development of four pyralid moth pests of stored products . journal of stored products research , 11 ( 3 / 4 ) : 167 - 175
this product is worth its weight in gold . i had miller moth and they are a demon to get rid of . these traps seem to be taking care of my problem . thank you !
coskuncu ks ; kovanci b , 2005 . the adult population fluctuations of ephestia kuehniella zeller ( lepidoptera : pyralidae ) in flour factories in bursa province . türkiye entomoloji dergisi , 29 ( 1 ) : 35 - 48 . urltoken
in contrast , in the relatively unindustrialized areas of the mediterranean coast , and particularly in africa , infested commodities ( produced locally or imported ) may be unsuitable for processing into human food . this results from a lack of plant health inspections or quarantine procedures , or from no systematic destruction of permanent centres of infestation .
this moth has similar habits and is often found with h . pseudospretella . it is responsible for more damage to stored spoducts particularly grain in bag stacks , and is less a scavenger than the previous species .
development and damage are similar to the indian meal moth , except the larvae live and feed in small silken tubes they spin . although flour is the favorite food , grains , bran , breakfast foods and pollen in beehives are also attacked . the life cycle takes about 10 weeks . the webbing and matting of the larvae often cause the greatest amount of damage by this insect , whether it is contaminating foods in the home or clogging industrial machinery .
the complete life cycle may require as little as six to seven weeks under optimum conditions . the female moth lays between 50 and 300 eggs during a period of five to seven days and there is no egg laying below 12°c or above 34°c . in temperate climates there is only one generation per year in unheated stores and four to six generations in heated flour mills . the life cycle may be completed in 8 to 9 weeks under optimum conditions .
in the present study , a nucleopolyhedrovirus ( npv ) was isolated from laboratory - reared larva of the mediterranean flour moth , ephestia kuehniella zeller ( lepidoptera : pyralidae ) . under the light microscope , high numbers of polyhedral inclusion bodies ( pibs ) formed by the virus were found in hemolymph , tracheae , and the midgut . the pibs measured 1 . 97 ± 0 . 46 ( 1–3 . 04 ) µm ( n = 50 ) . in cross - sections of pibs , the virions contain a high number of nucleocapsids ( 1–28 ) , and the viral particles were 190–270 × 30–40 nm . some diamond - shaped inclusion bodies , like spindles , which did not include virions , were also observed . this virus was isolated and characterized for the first time from e . kuehniella .
a small buff or yellow - brown moth with a wing span of approximately 12 mm ; the wings are narrow with wide fringes and the hindwings narrow sharply to points at the apices . when the moth is at rest , the wings are folded in a sloping manner over the abdomen , the antennae point backwards and are slightly raised above the wings , while the labial palpi are raised upwards like two horns ( fig . 7 )
small gj , 2007 . a comparison between the impact of sulfuryl fluoride and methyl bromide fumigations on stored product insect populations in uk flour mills . journal of stored products research , 43 ( 4 ) : 410 - 416 . urltoken ; = 5d69d2326bddf44c7c6ab2659a119a40
the adult moth has a wingspread of nearly one inch . the forewings are a pale gray with transverse wavy black markings ( not prominent ) . when resting , the wings are held to the body , but the head and tip of the abdomen are characteristically slightly raised . development and damage is similar to the indian meal moth , except the larvae live and feed in small silken tubes they spin . although flour is the favorite food , grains , bran , breakfast foods and pollen in beehives are also attacked . the life cycle takes about 10 weeks . the webbing and matting of the larvae often cause the greatest amount of damage by this insect , whether it is contaminating foods in the home or clogging industrial machinery .
i read on , through terrifying tales involving grains of every kind , gagging on words like
larvae
and
hatching .
the pests in my kitchen , i learned , often go by the name
pantry moth .
control of this moth is often difficult because the mature larvae finds pupation sites in the surrounding storage structure which renders it inaccessible to normal applications of contact insecticides . when feeding on raw cereals , the larvae will preferentially attack the germ .
2005 , j . d . patil , textbook of applied materia medica , page 108 , →isbn . there are signs of liver affections as weakness , yellow complexion , liver spots , and moth spot like a saddle over the nose .
sathrobrota rileyi ( wals . )
pink scavenger caterpillar
slightly smaller than the angoumois grain moth , the forewings banded and mottled with yellow , reddish brown and black . the pale grey hindwings are very narrow and edged with long fringes .
the adult moth is a pale - gray color and from one - forth to one - half inch long , with a wingspread of slightly less than one inch . the wings are marked with two indistinct , black zigzag lines . the hindwings are a dirty white . when at rest , the moth extends the forelegs which raises the head and gives the body a sloping appearance . this posture is very distinctive and is a more reliable character for identification than the wing markings which may be rubbed off .
use pheromone traps : these traps have a sex pheromone in order to catch and trap male moths . these traps are usually made of cardboard with a sticky interior . either the pheromone is part of the glue substance or it is in a separate packet . not only are pheromone traps useful for trapping the mediterranean meal male moths and preventing further reproduction , but they are useful monitoring tools .
the female deposits her eggs in any suitable food material and usually fastens them to the food particles . the young larva spins silken tubes constantly and spends its time in these tubes feeding . the silk causes balls to form , which can clog machinery in flour mills , necessitating downtime to clean the machines . the larvae may pupate in a cocoon within the flour or on the surface of the flour . they may also pupate in some crack or crevice either within or without a cocoon , often migrating from the food source in search of a pupation site . these larvae are therefore commonly seen significant distances from the breeding source . the life cycle from egg to adult can be completed in four to six weeks in heated buildings and six or more generations per year can occur . the adult moths are active fliers and fly in a very rapid zigzag fashion .
cole db ; cox pd , 1981 . studies on three moth species in a scottish port silo , with special reference to overwintering ephestia kuehniella ( zeller ) ( lepidoptera : pyralidae ) . journal of stored products research , 17 ( 4 ) : 163 - 181
the adult moth is cosmopolitan , grey in colour with a wing span of approximately 20 mm . the upper sides of the forewings are marked with two transverse bands , the inner one being straight , dark and continuous with a pale band along its inner edge .
1999 , r . l . gupta , directory of diseases & cures : in homoeopathy , page 254 , →isbn . craves for sour things , chalks and eggs , fatty people with light brown spots on the face or liver spots , moth patches on forehead and cheek .
sanitation : vacuum the empty shelves to remove any cocoons and food scraps , as well as the edges of doors , inside wire shelving , cracks and crevices , edges of walls , and any shelf support holes . pantry moth eggs and larvae may be hidden in these places .
sch÷ller m ; hassan sa ; reichmuth c , 1996 . efficacy assessment of trichogramma evanescens and t . embryophagum ( hym . : trichogrammatidae ) , for control of stored products moth pests in bulk wheat . entomophaga , 41 ( 1 ) : 125 - 132 ; 19 ref .
1895 , good housekeeping , page 196 , issn : 0731 - 3462 to remove moth patches , wash the spots with a solution of common bicarbonate of soda and water several times a day , until the patches are removed , which will usually be in forty - eight hours .
this term includes only those moths capable of destroying sound , unbroken grain kernels when stored at or below the safe moisture level . they are not as abundant in terms of the number of species involved , as compared to the flour moths or secondary pests , which are principally pests in broken or damaged kernels or in milled products .
i made lists of war strategies , a list being the lazy woman ' s substitute for real work . buy moth traps in the store . put out lavender as a deterrent . vacuum the crevices in the ceiling . wipe the cupboards with white vinegar . put all the grains in glass jars .
classification scientific name : corcyra cephalonica family : pyralidae description the rice moth has a pale , buff - brown colour which is uniform and features no distinctive markings , the veins may appear darkened and the hind wings are almost translucent . it has a 15 - 25mm wingspan . the larvae are dull , yellowish / white body and a dark brown head . they have long fine hairs that cover their body . a native of the tropics , it now has a widespread distribution and is even found in the countries of northern europe , where it has been imported in foodstuffs . this tropical species typically enjoys a warm climate but in temperate areas it can survive all year in heated stores . it is a major pest of stored foods and favours grains , particularly rice . they are common in flour mills but can be seen in all types of stored food areas . behaviour this moth attacks grains , especially rice , but will also eat oil seeds , cocoa beans , dried fruit and spices . it lays up to 160 eggs on or near a food source . the larval stage lasts 15 - 20 days in favourable conditions and the larvae will produce masses of strong webbing which it uses to form a dense cocoon in order to pupate . this stage will last 7 - 10 days . risks rice moth larvae contaminate food by producing large amounts of strong webbing and frass . this can bind food together and make foods unsuitable for sale or consumption . frass from the rice moth can also attract other stored food pests and increase the damage and contamination of the product .
i have a large bird and a large pantry . the flour moths were a problem . since i have been using these , i hardly see any and if i do , they have found a trap by the end of the day . problem solved . love them and they are very reasonable and do a great job . recommended to all .
the sources of re - infestation are detectable by the presence of heaps of flour dust and of silk threads , both of which can be widely dispersed inside and outside buildings in poorly lit or dark places . all the storage spaces used before sifting ( bran ) can be possible breeding centres : clearing them out gives no immediate financial return and is thus sometimes omitted .
in areas where moths are flying . these traps are helpful because they will catch the adult stages of any moth as they hatch from their pupae cocoons . the trap has a strong sex pheromone which these pantry moths cannot resist . they will fly to the trap and get stuck on the glue inside . once trapped , they cannot mate and reproduce .
the head and
shoulders
( prothorax ) of this moth are conspicuously white ; the upper side of the forewing is shining buff or grayish - white and speckled with dark brown and blackish spots . the wing span is approximately 17 mm and the hindwings are slightly narrowed towards the tip but not nearly as noticeably as those of s . cerealella .
e . kuehniella is a storage pest that affects many cereals , including wheat ( grain , bran , flour , meal , semolina ) , maize , rice , sorghum , oats and barley . it also attacks nuts ( e . g . almonds ) , date palms , carob pods , fruits and flowers , pollen , leaves , roots ( dried ) , biscuits , human food and animal feed .
in areas where moths are flying . these traps are helpful because they will catch the adult stages of any grain moth as they hatch from their pupae cocoons . the trap has a strong sex pheromone which these pantry moths cannot resist . they will fly to the trap and get stuck on the glue inside . once trapped , they cannot mate and reproduce .
although common , this moth is not a serious pest of stored grain as it prefers damp conditions and commonly breeds on out - of - condition grain or grain spillage . the presence of this pest is usually indicative of poor hygiene and damp local conditions . it has , however , been recorded as attacking sound grains which have a relatively high moisture content .
pyralis farinalis caterpillars may be found in the same habitat as e . kuehniella : they are detitrivorous and often found in dark , humid areas in flour warehouses . they appear different , however : p . farinalis caterpillars have blackish cuticles , whereas e . kuehniella have pink or whitish cuticles . the p . farinalis imago has a wing - span of 28 - 30 mm and is yellow and brown with white lunulae .
each trap uses a special moth pheromone ( sex lure ) that excites male moths . by traping male moths , mating is disrupted and egg laying ceases . continued use of the traps ensures any earlier laid eggs will be caught when they emerge as adults . using pantry pest traps can also alert you to a future infestation ; you can catch it in an early stage of infestation .
nielsen ps , 1999 . the use of blattisocius tarsalis ( berlese ) ( acari : ascidae ) for biological control in flour mills . in : jin z , liang q , liang y , tan x , guan l , eds . stored product protection . proceedings of the 7th international working conference on stored - product protection , 14 - 19 october 1998 , beijing , p . r . china , vol . 2 , 1265 - 1268 .
a cosmopolitan species , more plentiful in temperate than tropical areas . the wing span is approximately 25 mm , and the forewings are characteristically patterned - overall light brown with basal and apical purple borwn areas demarked by wavy transverse white lines . it breeds mainly in grain spillage , moist flour , bran , peanuts and hay that have been held for some time in damp conditions . pyralis manihotalis ( guenee ) is a cosmopolitan species that appears to take the place of p . farinalis throughout tropical regions .
besides identifying this store product pest by its characteristic pose of resting , you can detect webbing in your foodstuffs . as with the indian meal moth , look inside the food containers , many times you will see their lavae . their larvae is a pink - white color or yellow - white in color . the larvae head is reddish . the larvae will cause the food to clump together , which is easier to see with the naked eye .
daumal j ; jourdheuil p ; tomassone , 1974 . variabilité des effets létaux des basses températures en fonction du développement embryonnaire auxquelles elles sont appliquées chez la pyrale de la farine ( anagasta kuehniella zell . , lepid . , pyralidae ) . [ variation in the lethal effects of low temperatures as a function of the embryonic development to which they are applied in the flour pyralid ( anagasta kuehniella zell . , lepidoptera : pyralidae ) . ] . annales de zoologie ecologie animale , 6 : 229 - 243 .
this is the most important moth pest of stored grains in australia , being particularly active in the warmer states . the larvae will feed on a wide range of commodities including grains , grain products , dried fruits , nuts , cacao beans and chocolate . they can attack whole sound grains but prefer the seed coat to be slightly damaged ; grain which is combine - harvested is usually damaged to a sufficient degree to render it suitable for infestation by this pest .
the adult is a small , grey or brownish - gray moth with a span of approximately 16 mm . the moth is similar in appearance to e . cautella , with with markings on the top side of the forewings very similar , while e . elutella the outer transverse band is pale , weel defined , wavy and bordered on each side by a narrow dark line . it is a cosmopolitan species which is most prevalent in temperate regions , attacking almost all grains , ground cereal products , tobacco and dried fruit . it is common in tropical and subtropical areas where its occurrence is restricted usually to stored tobacco . females lay approximately 200 eggs which are deposited singly or in small groups on the food material . winter is passed in the larval stage , in loose cocoons in cracks or crevices . the life cycle maybe completed in 5 to 6 weeks , while the final instar larva is responsible for enveloping commodities and surrouding structures in dense webbing during their migration .
when fully grown the larvae moults for the last time and transforms into a pupa . during this seemingly inactive quiescent stage , incredible histological , physiological and morphological changes are taking place internally as the adult structures develop . the pupa maybe formed inside a silk cocoon spun by the larva while a great many are formed in a cell in the ground . most moth and skipper pupae are quite plain , smooth and brown while many butterfly pupae ( or chrysalids ) are irregularly shaped , often metallic and brightly coloured .
moth wings are thin membranous expansions of the body which are strengthened by hollow veins which carry blood . the cell pattern formed by the vein structure can be utilized as a diagnostic feature . to examine the veins the wings should be removed by cutting the base with a fine scalpel and placing them in xylene . the scales can then be removed by scrubbing the immersed wings very carefully with a fine brush to expose the veins ; the structure of veins can then be examined using a x 20 hand lens .
a medium - sized moth , with a wing span of approximately 25 mm . the basal quarter of the forewing is deep ferruginous brown , outwardly defined by a narrow highly zigsagged pale pinkish buff antemedial line , sloping outwards from costa to dorsum ; the pale , narrow , sigsagged postmedial line touching , or almost touching the termen between veins 2 and 6 . hindwing is greyish white and unmarked . it is cosmopolitan , and found associated with damp grain spillage , clover , and lucerne hay , but is of minor importance .
every year our birdseed seems to be a haven for pantry moths . we keep it in large tin locked containers , but i suspect they come inside the sealed packaging or find a way to get in and multiply in the warehouses . before using the revenge pantry pest moth traps with pheromone scent , every time we opened the garage door they would fly into the basement and then manage to enter our main house . now i just keep one hanging from the ceiling above the 3 bird seed containers in the garage and we have no more problems .
as with some of the other species in this family , e . cause / la tends , by preference , to attack the grain germ , moving from grain to grain consuming these parts ; damage to the commodity is therefore much greater than the actual weight of grain consumed due to this high spoilage factor . contamination of the infested commodity also occurs from the large quantity of webbing which is spun over its surface ; in heavy moth infestations of stored grain this webbing looks like a fine white film covering the whole surface of the bagged stack or bulk .
) . the lifespan of the adults varies greatly . they can live for approximately 20 days if they do not find a mate , and for longer than this at low temperatures ( 10 - 18°c ) , providing that they have access to liquid feed sources ( such as condensation , or fruit exudations ) . they tend to stay in shaded areas and almost always close to the highest thermal gradients ( such as ceilings and flour - mill outlets ) . emergence takes place from 17 . 00 to 22 . 00 h . stretching and drying of the wings lasts for an average of 2 hours after the extension of the proboscis .


the western three-toothed land snail , scientific name triodopsis occidentalis , is a species of air-breathing land snail , a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family polygyridae .

this species is endemic to the united states .

western three - toothed land snail

the cheat three - toothed snail is a land snail found only in cheat river canyon . it is found in sheltered , wooded areas typically associated with sandstone boulders or cliffs , and is often hidden in crevices or cave - like structures . awp’s property in cheat river canyon comprises approximately one - third of the three - toothed snail’s habitat in the entire world .
although the service informed awp after it acquired the land that it contained indiana bat and three - toothed snail habitat , awp has initiated road building and logging activities in cheat river canyon without conducting adequate surveys for the species or applying for a permit under the esa to harm or harass the indiana bat and cheat three - toothed snail , in conjunction with preparing a detailed habitat conservation plan ( “hcp” ) to minimize and mitigate its impacts on these federally protected species .
land use within the watershed is dominated by forest ( 84 . 9 % ) . other land use types include grassland ( 4 . 8 % ) , urban / residential ( 4 . 9 % ) , and cropland ( 1 . 6 % ) ( us epa tmdl report , 2010 ) . the towns of parsons , rowlesburg , kingwood , and albright draw their drinking water from the cheat river . the watershed is home to several endangered and protected species including the cheat mountain salamander , three - toothed flat spired land snail , indiana bat , and the west virginian northern flying squirrel .
triodopsis is a genus of air - breathing land snails , terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family polygyridae .
triodopsis is a genus of air - breathing land snails , terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family polygyridae .
a recently released iucn technical brief recommends increasing investments in sustainable land management practices , as well as better cooperation between agriculturalists and conservationists to conse . . .
petersburg , wv — today , the center for biological diversity , friends of blackwater , sierra club ( west virginia chapter ) , the cheat lake environment and recreation association ( clear ) , the west virginia rivers coalition , and coopers rock foundation notified allegheny wood products ( awp ) and the u . s . fish and wildlife service ( “service” ) of awp’s violations of the endangered species act in an attempt to save the critically imperiled indiana bat and cheat three - toothed snail from awp’s logging and roadbuilding in cheat river canyon .
the value of medicinal and aromatic plant trade has increased three - fold in the past 20 years , but traditional harvesting practices are being replaced by less sustainable alternatives . . . .
habitat conservation plan for the morro shoulderband snail ; sweet springs nature preserve , community of los osos , san luis obispo county , california . notice of availability ; request for comment .
the cheat river canyon encases a 16 - mile stretch of the cheat river , the largest undammed river east of the mississippi river , as it runs northwest from albright in preston county to cheat lake in monongalia county . throughout the canyon , the cheat river is bordered by steep , sandstone walls and is forested by a variety of tree stands , including oak , red maple , mountain laurel , and sourwood . the portion of canyon impacted by awp’s activities provides crucial habitat for the indiana bat and the cheat three - toothed snail , both protected species under the endangered species act .
this mollusk has a big name for such a little animal . currently known from only 26 locations within a small area of monongalia and preston counties , this species is found nowhere else in the world . this extremely rare snail was not discovered until 1933 . the wrs is currently conducting studies to learn more about the life history of this snail and to determine its distributional range .
the cheat river watershed drains approximately 1 , 422 square miles in northeastern west virginia , southwestern pennsylvania and western maryland . the watershed spans five west virginian counties including monongalia , preston , pocahontas , randolph , and tucker , while only a small portion of the watershed reaches fayette and garrett counties in pennsylvania and maryland respectively .
a threatened species is one that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range if measures are not taken to improve the status . three animal species in west virginia are listed as
threatened
by the federal government .
awp has logged in the western end of the canyon near coopers rock state forest , and begun converting the narrow hiking trail into a haul road near the town of albright in preston county , west virginia . through their notice letter , the conservation groups have warned awp that it is in current violation of the endangered species act and must cease all of its offending activities . the service is also on notice that it must enforce the law .
awp acquired its cheat river canyon property in 2003 from allegheny power , despite the state of west virginia’s interest in purchasing the property as part of an effort to get the remainder of the 16 - mile - long canyon into public ownership . a small portion of the western end of the canyon is protected by coopers rock state forest . in addition to endangered species , the canyon contains a portion of the allegheny hiking trail and is a recreational mecca for kayakers from all over the east .
this subspecies , or race , of cougar was once found throughout the eastern united states , but was essentially exterminated by the late 1800s . the wrs receives dozens of cougar reports each year from all over the state . however , these may be likened to ufo sightings : some can be easily explained and disproved , while others seem to be reliable . still , we have no indisputable proof that eastern cougars exist in west virginia . it is likely that western cougars illegally released in the state are the source of many sightings .
this bat is a subspecies of the townsend ' s big - eared bat , an inhabitant of the western united states . this disjunct subspecies is found in small , scattered populations in kentucky , north carolina , west virginia , and virginia , with over half the known population found in west virginia . these bats require caves for rearing their young in summer and for hibernation in winter . surveys conducted by wrs biologists monitor known summer and winter populations and search for additional colonies . eleven major summer colonies , totaling about 6 , 200 adult females of this species , have been found in west virginia . nearly 7 , 500 virginia big - eared bats of both sexes have been located hibernating in the state ' s caves .
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fifteen west virginia animals are in need of attention to increase critically low populations . the u . s . fish and wildlife service ( usfws ) has designated these species as
threatened
or
endangered .
these designations stem from the provisions of the federal endangered species act of 1973 . the usfws , usda forest service , usdi national park service , and wildlife resources section ( wrs ) of the west virginia division of natural resources are the agencies directly involved with the protection and recovery of these species in west virginia . west virginia has no state endangered species legislation ; therefore , the only species listed as threatened or endangered in the state are those listed as such by the federal government .
an endangered species is one that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a portion of its range . its population level is so critically low and / or its habitat is so degraded that immediate action must be taken to avoid the loss of the species . twelve west virginia animals have been designated as
endangered .
this bird once nested in west virginia and throughout much of the united states and canada . the peregrine ' s decline in the 1940s and 1950s and total elimination in eastern north america were due primarily to the widespread use of ddt and related pesticides . these chemicals interfered with eggshell production and severely reduced nesting success . since the use of ddt was restricted in the early 1970s , captive breeding and reintroduction of peregrines by federal , state , and private wildlife agencies have made a good start in the reestablishment of peregrine falcons .
in a cooperative project between the wrs and the monongahela national forest , 53 young falcons were released in the mountain state between 1987 and 1990 . breeding pairs in the state produced chicks in 1991 and 1992 . this was the first successful nesting of this species in the state since the late 1940s . no breeding pairs have been observed since 1992 . sightings of adult or juvenile peregrine falcons should be reported to the wrs ' s nongame wildlife and natural heritage program at ( 304 ) 637 - 0245 .
the indiana bat is found primarily in the midwest , with major populations in indiana , missouri , and kentucky . west virginia ' s colonies total 11 , 600 indiana bats . the indiana bat rears its young outside caves in the summer , usually under the loose bark of trees . like the big - eared bat , it hibernates in caves in the winter and must not be disturbed during this critical period . wrs biologists monitor known populations and search for additional colonies .
while many west virginians are familiar with flying squirrels , most are not aware that there are actually two species in the state : the common southern flying squirrel and the very rare northern flying squirrel . northern flying squirrels may be distinguished by their slightly larger size and belly hairs , which are gray at the base and white at the tips .
although the northern flying squirrel is common and widespread in the northern states and canada , it has become extremely scarce in the southern appalachians and has been listed as endangered in west virginia , virginia , north carolina , and tennessee . in west virginia , this squirrel is found only in the high mountains , generally above 3 , 300 feet in elevation . it prefers red spruce and mature northern hardwood ( beech , birch , sugar maple , and cherry ) forests and feeds primarily on lichens , fungi , and seeds .
historically , the bald eagle was not known to nest in west virginia , though migrants were frequently seen in the spring and fall . in 1981 , the first reported nest for this bird , our national symbol , was found in hardy county . bald eagles , like many birds of prey , declined during the 1940s , 1950s , and 1960s , but are now mounting a gradual comeback largely because of bans on the use of ddt and related pesticides and increased protection . because bald eagle populations are recovering well , this species was recently
downlisted
from endangered to threatened status .
the bald eagle ' s primary food is fish , so they are most often seen in the vicinity of our larger rivers and lakes . the wrs monitors the state ' s six eagle nests and searches for additional nests with the hope that this magnificent bird will continue to expand its range further into west virginia . sightings of eagle pairs , especially in spring and summer , should be reported to the nongame wildlife and natural heritage program .
known from just five counties in west virginia , the cheat mountain salamander is the only amphibian in the state to be listed as threatened or endangered . the species was first discovered on white top mountain in randolph county . the cheat mountain salamander is restricted to cool , moist forests , usually in habitats containing red spruce in areas over 3 , 150 feet in elevation .
this salamander attains a length of 4 inches and has a dark back sprinkled with brassy or silvery flecks . the belly and throat are a uniform dark gray . these small amphibians may live to be 10 years of age . like all woodland salamanders , the cheat mountain salamander does not posses lungs , but must
breathe
through its skin and the lining of the mouth and throat . the food of these animals consists of mites , small insects , and other small woodland invertebrates .
all threatened and endangered species are protected under the endangered species act of 1973 , and violation of this act is a federal offense punishable by fines of up to $ 20 , 000 and up to 1 year imprisonment . bald eagles are also protected under state eagle protection legislation .
not all of the state ' s threatened and endangered species are animals . four federally endangered plants are found in the state : shale barren rock cress , running buffalo clover , harperella , and northeastern bulrush . there are two federally threatened species : virginia spiraea and small whorled pogonia .
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protecting endangered species and wild places through science , policy , education , and environmental law .
judy rodd of friends of blackwater noted that “like the blackwater canyon , the cheat canyon is one of west virginia’s unique ecological treasures and also a recreation destination . awp has ignored fish and wildlife’s request for endangered species’ surveys in their rush to get out the cut . now the service must stop this dangerous project . ”
jim kotcon of the west virginia chapter of the sierra club agreed , “the sierra club believes that preservation of wildlife is of paramount importance , particularly the protection of endangered species . allegheny wood products’ activities are seriously threatening critical parts of west virginia ' s unique natural heritage . it is an outrage and an insult to west virginians that the highest levels of the fish and wildlife service are intentionally turning a blind eye to this clearly illegal activity . this is just wrong ! ”
to obtain a copy of the notice letter , contact erin tobin at erintobin @ meyerglitz . com .
the headwaters of the cheat originate deep within the wilderness setting of the monongahela national forest . the five forks of the cheat ( blackwater river , shavers , dry , glady , and laurel forks ) are all well - known coldwater fisheries that support healthy fish populations . these major headwater tributaries join to form the cheat river near parsons , west virginia . the cheat river flows north approximately 162 miles past the towns of st . george , rowlesburg , albright , and cheat lake before discharging into the monongehela river at point marion in pennsylvania .
the watershed offers a number of recreational opportunities , and is especially known as a haven for whitewater enthusiasts . the canyon section of the cheat river is a whitewater destination for thousands of rafters each year , while the blackwater river , otter creek , big sandy creek , and a number of other tributaries attract expert whitewater kayakers . calmer sections of the river offer scenic flat water float trips . the summer months attract hikers to the watershed’s numerous waterfalls and swimming holes while winter months bring skiers to alpine and nordic ski areas .
the health of the cheat river watershed is threatened primarily by acid mine drainage ( amd ) . amd occurs when water , oxygen , and bacteria come into contact with pyrite , a mineral that is often associated with the upper freeport coal seam . water draining from these mines is acidic and often contains high concentrations of metals such as iron , aluminum , and manganese . aquatic life including insects and fish are often unable to survive in streams receiving amd from mined lands . as a result , many miles of streams within the cheat river watershed are void of stream life due to the legacy of over a century of coal mining .
many of the amd discharges in the cheat river watershed are from abandoned mine lands , or defunct mining operations executed before the passage of the surface mining and reclamation control act in 1977 . over 7 , 500 miles of streams in appalachia are polluted by amd from abandoned mine lands . the cheat is one of many watersheds whose water quality is slowly improving due to combined efforts of state and federal agencies , academia , private businesses , and non - profit groups like friends of the cheat .