Drugstore beetle
Scientific Name: Stegobium paniceum
Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera, Family: Ptinidae
Size: 2 mm to 3.5 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Pantropical and temperate regions, indoors in kitchens, pantries, and storage areas
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous, consumes dried plant materials, spices, grains, leather, and pharmaceutical products
Behavior Patterns
Long-lived adults that do not feed but are strong flyers and attracted to light; larvae are the primary feeders
Risks & Benefits
Common household pest that can contaminate stored food and damage book bindings; not naturally beneficial to human environments
Identified on: 5/5/2026