Characteristics :

1. Wing length is about 10 – 18 mm
2. The forewings are pale brown and contain small black spots
3. The tip of the hind wing is hairy

Life cycle : The stages of egg to adult take 4-7 weeks

Habit :

1. Larvae are laid on wheat
2. Often found in rice, rice, corn, wheat, sunflower seeds, tobacco, nuts, cocoa beans, spices etc.