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Indian Meal moth larva - Plodia interpunctella
Copyright © 2011 Matt Norem

Indian Meal moth larva - Plodia interpunctella
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
August 8, 2011
Size: 1cm
To my surprise (after dinner) found in package of hamburger buns. There were about 2 per bun in 3 of the remaining 5 buns.

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Indian Meal moth larva - Plodia interpunctella Indian Meal moth larva - Plodia interpunctella
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Contributed by Matt Norem on 9 August, 2011 - 3:51pm
Last updated 9 August, 2011 - 11:22pm

What's worse than finding a worm in an apple?
Finding half a worm in an apple.

These are larger than the 1mm size you gave.
… John F. Carr, 9 August, 2011 - 5:49pm login or register to post comments

 
I'll tell you what...
How about 1 cm? Blonde-or-lack-thereof moment [or "-larva-thereof?"]. (:-o Thanks for the observation...I'll make the necessary editions...
… Matt Norem, 9 August, 2011 - 11:22pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Matt Norem, 9 August, 2011 - 4:00pm login or register to post comments

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