Drugstore Beetle

Natural Habitat

Found worldwide in pantries, kitchens, and warehouses where dried plant materials and food products are stored.

Diet & Feeding

Polyphagous; they feed on a vast array of dried products including flour, bread, cereals, spices, dried herbs, books, and even leather.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are capable of flight and are attracted to light. They lay eggs on food sources, and the larvae burrow into the material to feed and pupate. They are known for their ability to bore through packaging.

Risks & Benefits

Considered a major pest of stored products and historical collections. They cause economic damage by contaminating food and destroying archival materials, though they do not bite or sting humans or pets.

Identified on: 7/1/2026