Research and IPM
Phenology Model Database
Indianmeal Moth
Scientific name: Plodia interpunctella
Phenology models
predict timing of events in an organism's development.
For many organisms which cannot internally regulate their own temperature,
development is dependent on temperatures to which they are exposed in the environment.
Information in this database comes from published articles.
It may be used in conjunction with field monitoring and a
degree-day calculator.
Note: Before using a model that was not field tested in your location,
you should test the model
for one or more seasons under your conditions to verify
that it will work for you.
Model 1 of 1
Johnson, J. A., P. L. Wofford, and L. C. Whitehand. 1992.
Effect of diet and temperature on development rates, survival, and
reproduction of the Indianmeal moth (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). J. Econ.
Entomol. 85: 561-566.
Location of study: California (laboratory studies)
Developmental thresholds (Bran)
| Lower: | 62.0°F | (16.6°C) |
| Upper: | 95.0°F | (35.0°C) |
| Method of calculation: | not specified (UC IPM recommends Single Sine) |
| Cutoff method: | Vertical Cutoff |
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Degree-day accumulations required for each stage of development
| Host: Bran | DD (°F) | DD (°C) |
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| Generation (from oviposition to adult emergence): | 482.8 | 268.2 |
Developmental thresholds (Almonds)
| Lower: | 63.5°F | (17.5°C) |
| Upper: | 95.0°F | (35.0°C) |
| Method of calculation: | not specified (UC IPM recommends Single Sine) |
| Cutoff method: | Vertical Cutoff |
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Degree-day accumulations required for each stage of development
| Host: Almonds | DD (°F) | DD (°C) |
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| Generation (from oviposition to adult emergence): | 619.2 | 344.0 |
Developmental thresholds (Pistachios)
| Lower: | 62.8°F | (17.1°C) |
| Upper: | 95.0°F | (35.0°C) |
| Method of calculation: | not specified (UC IPM recommends Single Sine) |
| Cutoff method: | Vertical Cutoff |
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Degree-day accumulations required for each stage of development
| Host: Pistachios | DD (°F) | DD (°C) |
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| Generation (from oviposition to adult emergence): | 645.5 | 358.6 |
Developmental thresholds (Walnuts)
| Lower: | 64.4°F | (18.0°C) |
| Upper: | 95.0°F | (35.0°C) |
| Method of calculation: | not specified (UC IPM recommends Single Sine) |
| Cutoff method: | Vertical Cutoff |
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Degree-day accumulations required for each stage of development
| Host: Walnuts | DD (°F) | DD (°C) |
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| Generation (from oviposition to adult emergence): | 725.2 | 402.9 |
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