Besides textiles, which specific stored commodities are recorded as larval food sources for *Endrosis sarcitrella*?
Answer
Flour, dried fruit, and dog biscuits
While frequently associated with fabrics, the larvae of *Endrosis sarcitrella* are highly adaptable generalists and readily feed on certain stored dry goods, especially when textile options are limited. Recorded examples of these stored commodities include flour, dried fruit, and even dry pet food such as dog biscuits. This overlap in diet means infestations can occur in pantry environments, presenting as spoiled goods rather than damaged clothing.
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