About Ephestiodes gilvescentella Ragonot, 1887
Ephestiodes gilvescentella, commonly known as the dusky raisin moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Pyralidae. It is native to North America, and has been recorded in California, Arizona, Oklahoma, Utah, Montana, Alberta, and British Columbia within this range. It was brought to Hawaii through commercial trade. This species has a wingspan of 12 to 16 mm. Its larvae have been documented feeding on raisins, prunes, walnuts, cones, and yeast.
