
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
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