Cigarette Beetle

Natural Habitat

Pantropical and common in heated buildings in temperate climates; typically found in stored grain, dried food, and tobacco products.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on various dried botanical materials including tobacco, grains, cereal, spices, dried fruit, seeds, and animal hides.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are strong fliers and are most active in low light. They lay eggs in their food source, and the larval stage is responsible for most damage through feeding and tunneling.

Risks & Benefits

A major pest of stored products that can cause significant economic damage; they do not bite or sting humans and possess no known ecosystem benefits.

Identified on: 3/12/2026