Bug Identifier
Sawtoothed Grain Beetle
Community identification

Sawtoothed Grain Beetle

Oryzaephilus surinamensis

Order & Family
Coleoptera: Silvanidae
Size
2.5 to 3.0 mm (1/10 to 1/8 inch) long
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Natural Habitat

Pantries, food processing plants, and grain silos where stored dried foods are kept

Diet & Feeding

Stored dry goods including cereals, flour, pasta, nuts, dried fruits, and bread

Behavior Patterns

Long-lived adults that can survive for 6 to 10 months; they do not fly and are active year-round in temperature-controlled environments

Risks & Benefits

A common kitchen pest that can infest and contaminate food products, rendering them unfit for consumption; they do not bite humans or carry diseases