
Community identification
Granary Weevil (likely)
Sitophilus granarius
- Order & Family
- Order: Coleoptera, Family: Curculionidae
- Size
- 3 mm to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 to 1/16 inch)
Natural Habitat
Pantries, kitchens, and commercial grain storage facilities where wheat, barley, or oats are present
Diet & Feeding
Stored grains and seeds including wheat, barley, rice, corn, and pasta products
Behavior Patterns
Adults are flightless and typically found inside grain storage areas; females drill holes into kernels to lay eggs, and larvae develop entirely inside the seed
Risks & Benefits
Strictly a household and agricultural pest; they do not bite humans or carry diseases but cause significant economic damage and food waste due to infestation