18-462: [REDACTED] Look up grease in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Grease may refer to: Common uses [ edit ] Grease (lubricant) , a type of industrial lubricant Grease, any petroleum or fat (including cooking fat) that is a soft solid at room temperature Brown grease , waste vegetable oil, animal fat, grease, etc. that
36-421: A role in forensic entomology . A. cuprina was recently found feeding on the greasy remains of a deceased individual. The use of A. cuprina as an insect of significant forensic importance is still being researched. Research on the species' life cycle has yet to be completed, but it has been shown to have a similar life cycle to that of Aglossa caprealis . A. caprealis lays an average of 60-300 eggs during
54-411: A silken substance that intertwines with the surrounding product. With substantial infestations, the larvae will spread throughout the product and with them spread their silk rendering the product unsellable. Most infestations occur in products that are stored for long periods of time in storage facilities. In addition to stored product entomology, recently evidence suggests that A. cuprina may soon play
72-430: A single reproductive cycle. The eggs are commonly laid on overhanging supports. The time it takes for the eggs to hatch is temperature dependent and take between 2–14 days to hatch. Once the eggs have hatched, the larval stage will last 2–41 weeks before pupating. The larval stage prefers to live in dark secluded environments, and creates flexible tubular galleries. The galleries are supported by silken fibres produced by
90-406: A slang term for killing , as in "The mob has been known to grease anyone who gets in its way" Pomade , a hair styling wax Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Theater [ edit ] Grease (musical) , a 1971 musical play Films [ edit ] Grease (film) , 1978 film made from the musical, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Grease 2 ,
108-532: A wingspan that averages about an inch and a half (38 mm), and exhibits an overall dark, greyish-brown colour. While the forewings are brownish grey with pale yellowish markings (much like those of a tabby cat , hence the lesser-used common name), the top of the head and neck are simply pale yellow. A. cuprina is also known for its filiform (thread-like) antennae. A. cuprina has been found in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. A. cuprina
126-534: Is derived from the Latin , pinguinalis (greasy). The egg of A. cuprina is an off white rounded oval. During the larval stage, A. cuprina has a brownish head and greyish body. The A. cuprina larvae also have black mandibles and a black peritreme (part of the integument of an insect which surrounds the spiracles). They can be distinguished from A. caprealis larvae by setal differences. The pupae are reddish brown with six curved, hooked setae. The moth has
144-551: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Grease (lubricant) Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 215595086 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:42:42 GMT Aglossa cuprina Aglossa cuprina ,
162-648: Is distributed throughout eastern North America and sightings have been recorded in California, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. The moth stage is generally found in early summer between the months of May and August. They tend to inhabit areas around or in human habitation and buildings. When found in homes, they are generally found in
180-422: Is recovered from a grease trap Yellow grease , in rendering, used frying oils, or lower-quality grades of tallow Hydrogenated vegetable oil , used as a replacement for lard and other rendered animal fats Vegetable shortening , used as a replacement for lard and other rendered animal fats Slang [ edit ] Grease, a euphemism meaning to bribe , as in " to grease someone's palm" Grease,
198-495: The grease moth , is a snout moth , family Pyralidae, described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1872. The grease moth is closely related to the genus Pyralis , and as a result, is usually associated with the meal moth, Pyralis farinalis . Aglossa cuprina ingests grease produced by the bacteria that feed on decaying matter. A. cuprina was named by German entomologist Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1872. The specific epithet, A. pinguinalis , its other binomial name,
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#1732779762517216-471: The 1982 film sequel, starring Maxwell Caulfield and Michelle Pfeiffer Music [ edit ] "Grease" (song) , the title song of the 1978 film "Grease" song, a song from the 1971 musical play Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture , the soundtrack album to the 1978 film Grease: The New Broadway Cast Recording (2007 album) , the new Broadway cast recording of
234-522: The day and can be found in stables, outhouses, barns, warehouses, and cellars. They are also attracted to light and sugar. A. cuprina is often involved in stored product entomology . Stored product entomologists often advise producers on ways to reduce the chances of insect infestation and thus remain under food defect action levels. A. cuprina is a common aspect of stored product entomology due to its caterpillars ' feeding habits. Grease moth larvae infest dried grain products and as it feeds it produces
252-709: The kitchen and more specifically in the pantry where their choice food source is stored. They are also commonly found in areas where dried grain products are stored, for example, warehouses and areas of grain elevators that remain undisturbed. Aglossa cuprina has similar feeding habits to those of the grains moths. The larval stages feed primarily on dried grain based products including corn meal, whole wheat flour , graham flour , granola , and dried oats . The adults feed on butter, suet and grease, and have even been found in excrement. They have been known to feed on dried remains of other insects as well. The adults fly at dusk between June and July. They hide in dark corners during
270-440: The lead roles in revivals of the musical Episodes [ edit ] "Grease", a 1997 episode of the cartoon Extreme Ghostbusters Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Grease (video game) , a video game based on the 1978 film Biology and healthcare [ edit ] Grease, or Mud fever , a disease causing irritation and dermatitis in the lower limbs of horses, most commonly in
288-505: The musical featuring Max Crumm and Laura Osnes Television [ edit ] Series [ edit ] Grease: Live , a U.S. 2016 live TV musical that combines aspects of the 1971 musical play and 1978 film Grease: You're the One that I Want! , a U.S. 2007 reality TV show casting the lead roles in revivals of the musical Grease is the Word , a U.K. 2007 reality TV show casting
306-516: The pastern and heel area Grease moth ( Aglossa cuprina ), a fat-feeding moth Computing [ edit ] Grease (networking) , or GREASE, a protocol ossification prevention method See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Wikiquote has quotations related to Grease . All pages with titles beginning with Grease All pages with titles containing Grease Greaser (disambiguation) Greasy (disambiguation) Greece (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
324-409: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Grease . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grease&oldid=1247719096 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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