1) Arthropod genus 2) Genus ephestia 
Ephestia is a genus of small moths belonging to the family Pyralidae. Some species are significant pests of dry plant produce, such as seeds and cereals. Best known among these are probably the cacao moth (E. elutella) and the Mediterranean flour moth (E. kuehniella). The genus Cadra is closely related to Ephestia and might be a junior synonym. Se...
[n] - small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on stored food products
genus Ephestia noun small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on stored food products