Drugstore Beetle

Pantropical distribution, commonly found in pantries, kitchens, and commercial warehouses where dried food is stored.

Broad range of dried organic materials including flours, grains, spices, chocolate, dried herbs, books, and leather.

Adults are active fliers and are attracted to light; they do not feed during the adult stage. Larvae are the primary feeders, tunneling through food sources and leaving behind webbing.

Considered a significant household and commercial pest; can damage food supplies and historical museum specimens. They do not bite or sting and are not known to transmit diseases to humans.