Genus Pyralis is a group of moths from the family Pyralidae, commonly referred to as snout moths. Some of the synonyms for Genus Pyralis include Pyralis farinalis, which is commonly known as the meal moth, and Pyralis liii, which is also called the Mediterranean flour moth. Other synonyms for Genus Pyralis include Ephestia kuehniella, known as the Indian meal moth, and Ephestia elutella, which is commonly called the tobacco moth. These synonyms all refer to moths that belong to the same family and share similar characteristics, such as their elongated snouts, which are used to feed on grains and other food sources.