Relating to or characteristic of moths of the genus Ephestia.
Derived from Ephestia (the moth genus) with the suffix -an, indicating belonging to or relating to that group.
These small moths demonstrate one of nature's clever tricks: their caterpillars can digest and survive on pure starch and grain, making them uniquely adapted to raiding pantries.
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